1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · T186 JBC
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/04/1999. Recorded mileage 35,250 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,250 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
T186 JBC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 35,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 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: Average
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T186 JBC Mileage History
- 24/01/200613,181 mi
- 07/02/200716,078 mi+2,897 mi
- 30/01/200819,039 mi+2,961 mi
- 01/02/200819,039 mi
- 29/01/200921,607 mi+2,568 mi
- 29/01/201023,460 mi+1,853 mi
- 29/01/201023,460 mi
- 24/01/201124,632 mi+1,172 mi
- 24/01/201226,281 mi+1,649 mi
- 26/01/201226,281 mi
- 28/01/201327,564 mi+1,283 mi
- 27/01/201428,718 mi+1,154 mi
- 22/01/201529,507 mi+789 mi
- 28/01/201629,951 mi+444 mi
- 19/01/201730,516 mi+565 mi
- 19/12/201730,631 mi+115 mi
- 19/12/201730,631 mi
- 05/12/201831,015 mi+384 mi
- 11/12/201931,048 mi+33 mi
- 10/12/202031,151 mi+103 mi
- 21/04/202231,238 mi+87 mi
- 21/04/202231,238 mi
- 18/06/202635,250 mi+4,012 mi
Average of roughly 1,082 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
T186 JBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (T186 JBC) between January 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)”.
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