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T410 XCD

1999 Lotus Elise 111S

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

77,181 mi
Last recorded77,181 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise 111S47,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT410 XCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,181 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 77,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,962 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 75,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,631 miles

Offside Steering rack end small play

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,631 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack end small play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,742 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2010 60,858 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,455 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 60,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,516 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,744 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T410 XCD is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T410 XCD, 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 T410 XCD registered?

T410 XCD is a 1999 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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