1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · K55 LOT
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25/01/1999. Recorded mileage 18,940 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
K55 LOT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 18,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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K55 LOT Mileage History
- 20/07/202618,940 mi
- 21/07/202618,940 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
K55 LOT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (K55 LOT) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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