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S221 CWV

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,691 mi
Last recorded33,691 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 CWV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 33,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 33,541 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished NS and OS, upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,411 miles

Front wiper smeary

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3/2/2 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obscurring some components not checked

full undertray obscurring some components not checked

Pass 19 May 2014 31,703 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 31,203 miles

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

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

full undertray fitted restricting underside inspection

Fail 25 May 2013 31,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

full undertray fitted restricting underside inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2012 31,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 30,097 miles

n/s headlight on max setting o/s on min setting

washers poor bit lazzy

Pass 28 May 2010 28,957 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 27 May 2009 27,786 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 25,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 23,663 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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S221 CWV is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S221 CWV, 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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What year was S221 CWV registered?

S221 CWV is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S221 CWV safe to buy?

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