1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S781 APG
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/02/1999. Recorded mileage 165,737 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,737 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
S781 APG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 165,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 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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S781 APG Mileage History
- 06/10/2022161,383 mi
- 11/11/2022161,383 mi
- 12/01/2024164,248 mi+2,865 mi
- 13/01/2025164,502 mi+254 mi
- 20/01/2026165,737 mi+1,235 mi
Average of roughly 1,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S781 APG 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 (S781 APG) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits above scale (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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