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T740 MUA

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,278 mi
Last recorded136,278 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 MUA
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 136,278 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 136,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 124,818 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 124,707 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 112,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 98,408 miles

both front top shock absorber mounts starting to corrode

offside rear shock absorber weeping fluid

Pass 22 Sep 2008 82,627 miles

Small cracks at screen

Pass 17 Aug 2007 63,491 miles

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack.

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,857 miles

Front indicators starting to fade slightly

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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T740 MUA is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T740 MUA, 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 T740 MUA registered?

T740 MUA is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T740 MUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 MUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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