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S348 RBC

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,168 mi
Last recorded12,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 RBC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 12,168 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 12,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 12,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 12,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,032 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 12,024 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 11,912 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 11,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 11,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 11,673 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 11,673 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 11,561 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 11,377 miles

Nearside Lower 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 11,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp reflector corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2014 11,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp reflector corroding

Pass 1 May 2013 10,918 miles

nearside headlamp reflector is slighty corroded.

Pass 22 May 2012 10,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp reflector detiriating

Pass 25 May 2011 10,436 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 May 2011 10,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2010 10,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 9,528 miles

small crack front number plate

Pass 10 May 2008 8,906 miles

crack in offside head lamp glass

small crack in front number plate

Pass 23 May 2007 8,479 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 May 2006 8,145 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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S348 RBC is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S348 RBC, 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 S348 RBC registered?

S348 RBC is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 January 1999.

Is S348 RBC safe to buy?

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