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V930 DHO

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,335 mi
Last recorded84,335 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV930 DHO
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,688 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 81,862 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,298 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,851 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 76,995 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 76,520 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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,357 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all four brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 74,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all four brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 64,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,146 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,438 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,023 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 53,092 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,671 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,404 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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V930 DHO is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V930 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V930 DHO registered?

V930 DHO is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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