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S201 XND

1999 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,083 mi
Last recorded51,083 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 XND
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,083 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 49,816 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 48,561 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Also slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 45,605 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,507 miles

Minor movement in both sides of steering rack inner joints

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear service brake application and release is slightly uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,976 miles

Engine coolant leaking from hoses in front of nearside rear road wheel area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Lower (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,781 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 33,781 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated unable to access fully due to condition (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested Due to condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area and down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 22,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 22,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation When conducting imbalance test (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wiper blade is smeary

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake recorded effort is poor

Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,530 miles

All suspension balljoint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 13,530 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

All suspension balljoint dust covers are slightly deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 2,213 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 2,106 miles

Front wiper blade is smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn close to the wear indicators

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 1,933 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 1,775 miles

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

all other suspension balljoint dust covers are deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 1,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

all other suspension balljoint dust covers are deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 1,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 1,458 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 1,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 1,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 446 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 269 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,772 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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S201 XND is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 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 S201 XND, 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.

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S201 XND is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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