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T560 HFV

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,946 mi
Last recorded24,946 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT560 HFV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,946 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plates are temporarily secured

Fail 6 Aug 2011 24,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,368 miles

complete underfloor covered unable to fully assess under vehicle condition

Pass 1 Aug 2009 23,311 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 21,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Aug 2006 20,748 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 19,189 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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T560 HFV is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T560 HFV, 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 T560 HFV registered?

T560 HFV is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T560 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T560 HFV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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