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E11 SEE

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,440 mi
Last recorded70,440 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 SEE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 70,440 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 69,318 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 69,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 69,143 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,603 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 68,603 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle keeps cutting out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 65,659 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,614 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four brake hose ferrules coroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 60,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,348 miles

ALL brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 1 May 2015 55,343 miles

corrosion inside fuel filler neck

front number plate damaged

rear tyres worn low

Fail 1 May 2015 55,343 miles

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

corrosion inside fuel filler neck

front number plate damaged

rear tyres worn low

Pass 24 May 2013 54,388 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 16 May 2013 54,200 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 May 2012 50,528 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 50,270 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 43,096 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,009 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 33,853 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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E11 SEE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E11 SEE, 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 E11 SEE registered?

E11 SEE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is E11 SEE safe to buy?

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