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S425 ACD

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,519 mi
Last recorded63,519 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 ACD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,519 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,272 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,571 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 46,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering joints

underbody covered with a shield

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,585 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside and offside front inner steering joints

underbody covered with a shield

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under vehicle fitted with shield

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,089 miles

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

under vehicle fitted with shield

Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,068 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 28,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S425 ACD is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S425 ACD, 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 S425 ACD registered?

S425 ACD is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S425 ACD safe to buy?

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