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T472 RCE

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT472 RCE
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 102,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,935 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,978 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,474 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear rear tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 87,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear rear tyres wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,853 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,497 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,353 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 67,453 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to covers

Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,559 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,049 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 50,063 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jul 2005 45,653 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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T472 RCE is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T472 RCE, 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 T472 RCE registered?

T472 RCE is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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