MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
nearside front tyre close to limit
nail in nearside rear tyre
noise from front antiroll bar bushes
play in offside front lower ball joint advise replacement
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
floor/chassis shows sign of repair
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S257 LRA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 S257 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S257 LRA?
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What year was S257 LRA registered?
S257 LRA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 January 1999.
Is S257 LRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S257 LRA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S257 LRA have outstanding finance?
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