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S350 LLR

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,075 mi
Last recorded56,075 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 LLR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 56,075 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,944 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 55,671 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 21 Jul 2023 55,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Fail 18 Jul 2023 55,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 55,251 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of certain components.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,878 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,503 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 8 Jul 2020 54,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover & undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,017 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,385 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 53,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,036 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 53,030 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,380 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,121 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 51,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,753 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,450 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,489 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,762 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,932 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,355 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 34,891 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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S350 LLR is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S350 LLR, 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 S350 LLR registered?

S350 LLR is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S350 LLR safe to buy?

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