MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
All coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/rear handbrake cable lever on cailper not working as far as n/s/rear and small brake bind on o/s/rear
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering rack arms.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front headlights have slight defective reflection.
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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S484 SFH is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 S484 SFH, 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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S484 SFH is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S484 SFH safe to buy?
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