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S245 LRA

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,089 mi
Last recorded46,089 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 LRA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,089 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,089 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

fuel cap damaged sealing arangment ok

Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,226 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,629 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,508 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,508 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2005 38,137 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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S245 LRA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S245 LRA, 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 S245 LRA registered?

S245 LRA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S245 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 LRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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