1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S840 CAA
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 62,349 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,349 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
S840 CAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 62,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S840 CAA Mileage History
- 03/07/202359,152 mi
- 17/06/202460,473 mi+1,321 mi
- 19/06/202460,473 mi
- 18/06/202561,964 mi+1,491 mi
- 08/07/202662,349 mi+385 mi
Average of roughly 1,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S840 CAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (S840 CAA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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