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V256 DFT

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 DFT
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 69,636 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 68,351 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,995 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 67,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,779 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 65,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 65,011 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 63,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,102 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,102 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,215 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 60,215 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 14 Nov 2013 57,872 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 57,872 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,736 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,734 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,118 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 53,116 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 38,084 miles

front number plate has slight damage.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 33,399 miles

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

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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V256 DFT is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V256 DFT, 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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V256 DFT is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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