1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · H6 BUT
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 38,972 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H6 BUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 38,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H6 BUT 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 (H6 BUT) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
H6 BUT Mileage History
- 22/02/202235,954 mi
- 22/02/202336,756 mi+802 mi
- 20/02/202437,596 mi+840 mi
- 20/02/202538,069 mi+473 mi
- 17/02/202638,972 mi+903 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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