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E11 SEH

1999 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 SEH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 77,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,653 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 76,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 76,038 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,025 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 70,868 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,618 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,594 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,927 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 57,635 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Reg plates missing ID ( App 2001 onwards)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,751 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Mar 2006 48,609 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 SEH is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E11 SEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E11 SEH registered?

E11 SEH is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is E11 SEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E11 SEH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E11 SEH have outstanding finance?

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