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S111 GST

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,994 mi
Last recorded54,994 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 GST
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 54,994 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 54,991 miles

All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2025 54,849 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 54,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 53,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 53,846 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 51,948 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,080 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,950 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 44,950 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 10 Aug 2005 39,442 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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S111 GST is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S111 GST, 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 S111 GST registered?

S111 GST is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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