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111 OK

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,111 mi
Last recorded76,111 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 OK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,111 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RHF - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 74,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windshield stonechipped RH - does not affect drivers view of the road. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,720 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,404 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 68,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,947 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,688 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,699 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,699 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,902 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,001 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,197 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 45,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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111 OK is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 111 OK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 111 OK registered?

111 OK is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is 111 OK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 111 OK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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