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L111 SPR

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,709 mi
Last recorded26,709 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 SPR
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 26,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front trackrod end rubber perished

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,709 miles

nearside front trackrod end rubber perished

Pass 7 May 2008 23,541 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 21,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,140 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 21,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 17,762 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 17,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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L111 SPR is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 47,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L111 SPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L111 SPR registered?

L111 SPR is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is L111 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 SPR shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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