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T11 VAV

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,078 mi
Last recorded32,078 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT11 VAV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 32,078 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 32,076 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 32,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 32,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 31,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,850 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,840 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 31,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,815 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 22,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,180 miles

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 24 Mar 2010 7,346 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 2,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 2,186 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 2,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 1,948 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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T11 VAV is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 T11 VAV, 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 T11 VAV registered?

T11 VAV is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 April 1999.

Is T11 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T11 VAV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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