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T238 JVX

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,564 mi
Last recorded34,564 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 JVX
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 34,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 34,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 34,152 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 28,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,624 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,624 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,564 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 28,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 27,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,584 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 25,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,550 miles

vehicle has under body tyrays fitted

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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T238 JVX is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 47,403 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T238 JVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T238 JVX registered?

T238 JVX is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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