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T402 UEE

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

45,403 mi
Last recorded45,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT402 UEE
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 45,403 miles

Nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 22 Jan 2026 45,403 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2025 45,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 45,003 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 44,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high INNER WING TRIM IS NOT FITTED CORRECTLY, TOUCHING THE BULB HOUSING, (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,708 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 43,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,883 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,676 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,501 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 39,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 35,311 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 35,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,167 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 27,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 22,995 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,924 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 22,924 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,214 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 16,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,544 miles

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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T402 UEE is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T402 UEE, 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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T402 UEE is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 21 August 1999.

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