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A11 MCU

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,761 mi
Last recorded27,761 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 MCU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 May 2009 27,761 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGES

Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,458 miles

Both front track rod end gaitors starting to perish

Front wiper blade split

Full body under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,387 miles

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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A11 MCU is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A11 MCU, 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 A11 MCU registered?

A11 MCU is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is A11 MCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 MCU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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