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T649 SDT

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,884 mi
Last recorded27,884 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT649 SDT
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 27,884 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 27,884 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 24,300 miles

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

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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T649 SDT is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 T649 SDT, 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 T649 SDT registered?

T649 SDT is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T649 SDT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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