1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · T247 JLF
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 May 1999. Recorded mileage 75,209 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T247 JLF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 75,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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T247 JLF Mileage History
- 22/04/200650,899 mi
- 18/04/200754,122 mi+3,223 mi
- 08/05/200855,563 mi+1,441 mi
- 15/05/200956,454 mi+891 mi
- 24/04/201059,821 mi+3,367 mi
- 13/05/201163,847 mi+4,026 mi
- 04/05/201265,135 mi+1,288 mi
- 20/04/201365,619 mi+484 mi
- 13/06/201467,609 mi+1,990 mi
- 14/06/201467,609 mi
- 03/07/201568,369 mi+760 mi
- 03/07/201568,369 mi
- 25/06/201668,513 mi+144 mi
- 30/06/201769,490 mi+977 mi
- 05/02/201969,960 mi+470 mi
- 29/06/202070,492 mi+532 mi
- 14/07/202171,392 mi+900 mi
- 27/01/202372,798 mi+1,406 mi
- 07/03/202473,285 mi+487 mi
- 11/03/202574,286 mi+1,001 mi
- 19/03/202675,209 mi+923 mi
Average of roughly 1,221 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
T247 JLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (T247 JLF) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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