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T991 JOG

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,171 mi
Last recorded86,171 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 JOG
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,171 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,818 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Suspension, braking & steering components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2024 85,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished/deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension, braking & steering components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 85,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 84,897 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,415 miles

f/n/s shocker damp

Pass 4 Oct 2019 83,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 81,850 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 81,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,930 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BEARING NOISE

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,950 miles

front no plate cracked on corner

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 69,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 69,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,693 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 59,107 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 59,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,284 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

full underbody tray fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2008 55,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,431 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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T991 JOG is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 T991 JOG, 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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T991 JOG is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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