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M80 LOT

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,059 mi
Last recorded76,059 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 73,122 miles

n/s rear wheel rim slightly damaged

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2007 68,192 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 68,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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M80 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M80 LOT, 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 M80 LOT registered?

M80 LOT is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 18 September 1999.

Is M80 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 LOT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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