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S1 NUP

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,176 mi
Last recorded50,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 NUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front + rear brake discs slightly worn + corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2014 50,170 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,405 miles

REAR DISC'S RUSTED INNER SIDE N/S + O/S

SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING ARM

Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,378 miles

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

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

REAR DISC'S RUSTED INNER SIDE N/S + O/S

SLIGHT PLAY N/S STEERING ARM

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,872 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 11 Aug 2010 44,867 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2009 38,693 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 38,690 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 34,822 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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S1 NUP is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,666 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 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 S1 NUP, 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 27 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S1 NUP registered?

S1 NUP is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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