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S12 ETT

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,867 mi
Last recorded188,867 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 ETT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 188,867 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 187,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 184,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 179,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 176,989 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 172,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 168,587 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 168,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 162,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 158,616 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 154,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake only half the leds work

slight play at o/s front top ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2011 145,494 miles

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT,ONLY HALF OF LEDS WORKING

Pass 20 Sep 2010 140,553 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 138,517 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear high level stop lamp 50% illuminates

Pass 19 Sep 2008 131,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 130,746 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,411 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,096 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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S12 ETT is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S12 ETT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S12 ETT registered?

S12 ETT is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S12 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 ETT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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