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T79 ELS

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,105 mi
Last recorded28,105 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 ELS
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,579 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 27,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 26,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 26,292 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 26,008 miles

underside has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,487 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 24,929 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 23,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 23,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 20,755 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,850 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 18,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 15,670 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 71,387 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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T79 ELS is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 49,790 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 T79 ELS, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T79 ELS is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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