1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · C2 RAO
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 56,615 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,615 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
C2 RAO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2017
- 56,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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C2 RAO Mileage History
- 07/03/200639,664 mi
- 16/04/200741,552 mi+1,888 mi
- 17/04/200741,555 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/201043,089 mi+1,534 mi
- 19/08/201146,677 mi+3,588 mi
- 31/07/201248,193 mi+1,516 mi
- 22/07/201352,221 mi+4,028 mi
- 27/03/201554,180 mi+1,959 mi
- 25/03/201655,854 mi+1,674 mi
- 07/05/201756,615 mi+761 mi
Average of roughly 1,518 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
C2 RAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (C2 RAO) between March 2006 and May 2017.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2017 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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