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S438 TPP

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 TPP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 73,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 73,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,317 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 68,370 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 64,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,081 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 52,291 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 47,344 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 44,272 miles

nail in near side front tyre.

off side front track rod end boot split. †near side front track rod end boot split.

Pass 7 Jan 2006 41,594 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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S438 TPP is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S438 TPP, 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 S438 TPP registered?

S438 TPP is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S438 TPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S438 TPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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