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S354 ORV

1999 Lotus Elise

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,179 mi
Last recorded34,179 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS354 ORV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,139 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,094 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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S354 ORV is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S354 ORV, 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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How do I check the history of S354 ORV?

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What year was S354 ORV registered?

S354 ORV is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S354 ORV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S354 ORV shows 4 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 S354 ORV have outstanding finance?

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