1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S127 AVC
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 39,985 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,985 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
S127 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 39,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S127 AVC Mileage History
- 03/05/202339,681 mi
- 03/05/202339,681 mi
- 03/05/202339,681 mi
- 01/10/202439,814 mi+133 mi
- 15/05/202639,985 mi+171 mi
Average of roughly 100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S127 AVC 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 (S127 AVC) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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