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T331 BCU

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,375 mi
Last recorded57,375 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 BCU
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,418 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 42,418 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 39,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 37,932 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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T331 BCU is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 T331 BCU, 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.

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What year was T331 BCU registered?

T331 BCU is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T331 BCU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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