MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
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
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
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
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.
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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.
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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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