S1 111S

[tom_allen]

I've been to have a look at a 111S this morning, its listed as a Cat D, damage repairable. The insurance didn't pay out to repair it, the guy who currently has it bought it from the insurers to fix and sell on. He says the only repairs he's had to do are to the rear clam, just behind the passenger door and more up towards the roof. I haven't had much look trying to find out how the car was damaged originally and why the insurance wouldn't pay for a relatively easy repair. I had a good look round the car and all seems ok, it also drives well. Something just doesn't add up, I was hoping somebody might be able to identify the car and maybe have some knowledge of it. The registration is T965 KBL

[TheYeti]

Do HPI checks give and indication of accident details and so on? Maybe its worth a check?

[matt173407]

I have had 4 elise's 3 of which were all Cat d, long as they are repaired ok should have no probs.

Get an inspection done but sometimed straight ones have been damaged and bodged and there is no record of it.

Sounds about right all the ones i had were basically cosmetic if its a good price cant see a prob

[james33]

Hi Tom;

If youve gone through as much as you can re the cars history etc and information is not forthcoming that you personally want to satisfy yourself best move is to walk away.For resale the last thing you want is a lotus with a checkered history, who did the repairs? Id want more answers. If you find that you do want to pursue get it inspected by a specialist. Good luck James

[ibzcupra1]

I looked at getting an insurance qoute on this very car & nobody would touch me because the number plate wasnt recognized.. Its the red one mate yeah?

[ibzcupra1]

Sorry i meant silver, not red... Its up for £8995 from a dealer on autotrader, wouldnt touch it mate...

[james33]

Sounds like a duffer Mr Tom it used to be Robin Reliant.

[tom_allen]

ibzcupra1 said:

I looked at getting an insurance qoute on this very car & nobody would touch me because the number plate wasnt recognized.. Its the red one mate yeah?

I've had a quote and the number plate was recognised!! I also saw the new MOT certificate for it today and the V5 so I don't know why the number plates not been recognised!! It is the silver one, at Billinge prestige car sales?

[robsrocket]

ITS POOOH!!!.....only jokin. i went with tom today and like he sed stuff didnt seem to add up. the V5 and MOT were all genuine. There was just something not quite right.