1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · T273 EDP
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/07/1999. Recorded mileage 33,849 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,849 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
T273 EDP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 33,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 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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T273 EDP Mileage History
- 15/06/200511,967 mi
- 29/06/200612,569 mi+602 mi
- 23/06/200713,300 mi+731 mi
- 21/06/200816,392 mi+3,092 mi
- 28/06/200816,431 mi+39 mi
- 22/05/200918,014 mi+1,583 mi
- 26/05/200918,014 mi
- 17/05/201023,747 mi+5,733 mi
- 23/05/201126,190 mi+2,443 mi
- 30/04/201226,545 mi+355 mi
- 08/05/201327,209 mi+664 mi
- 16/05/201427,403 mi+194 mi
- 16/05/201427,403 mi
- 15/04/201528,663 mi+1,260 mi
- 12/04/201629,472 mi+809 mi
- 20/04/201629,480 mi+8 mi
- 26/04/201730,245 mi+765 mi
- 29/03/201830,654 mi+409 mi
- 08/04/201931,298 mi+644 mi
- 15/05/202031,659 mi+361 mi
- 05/05/202132,342 mi+683 mi
- 05/05/202132,342 mi
- 12/11/202132,484 mi+142 mi
- 04/11/202233,024 mi+540 mi
- 02/11/202333,468 mi+444 mi
- 01/11/202433,547 mi+79 mi
- 15/11/202433,547 mi
- 12/11/202533,849 mi+302 mi
Average of roughly 1,072 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
T273 EDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (T273 EDP) between June 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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