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T688 KAN

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 KAN
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,644 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 30 May 2008 68,619 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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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T688 KAN is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T688 KAN, 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 T688 KAN registered?

T688 KAN is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T688 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T688 KAN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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