1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · T286 ERA
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/07/1999. Recorded mileage 21,607 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,607 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
T286 ERA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2021
- 21,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T286 ERA Mileage History
- 04/05/200651,452 mi
- 12/05/200651,511 mi+59 mi
- 18/05/200760,175 mi+8,664 mi
- 25/05/200760,359 mi+184 mi
- 10/05/200816,113 mi-44,246 mi
- 16/05/200917,521 mi+1,408 mi
- 12/05/201018,100 mi+579 mi
- 14/05/201118,752 mi+652 mi
- 26/05/201219,323 mi+571 mi
- 18/05/201319,596 mi+273 mi
- 17/05/201420,443 mi+847 mi
- 09/05/201520,642 mi+199 mi
- 25/06/201620,766 mi+124 mi
- 08/06/201720,855 mi+89 mi
- 09/06/201821,009 mi+154 mi
- 01/06/201921,219 mi+210 mi
- 08/12/202021,342 mi+123 mi
- 07/12/202121,607 mi+265 mi
Average of roughly -1,914 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T286 ERA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (T286 ERA) between May 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2021 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 (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (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: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”.
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