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S352 UCF

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS352 UCF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,467 miles

Under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 70,440 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake lamps not working at start of test but are now working 10 times out of 10

registration plates trimmed but within correct sizes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,734 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,470 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front shock absorber damp no signs of a leak

Pass 16 May 2008 54,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 53,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2007 46,410 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge tread very low

Pass 18 May 2006 41,062 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm. †front tyres wearing unevenly. †slight play in steering rack. †coil springs corroded.

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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S352 UCF is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S352 UCF, 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

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What year was S352 UCF registered?

S352 UCF is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S352 UCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S352 UCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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