1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · T747 JLA
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/04/1999. Recorded mileage 43,966 miles. MOT valid until 23/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,966 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
T747 JLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 43,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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T747 JLA Mileage History
- 18/04/202442,504 mi
- 17/04/202543,215 mi+711 mi
- 17/04/202543,215 mi
- 30/03/202643,898 mi+683 mi
- 25/09/202643,966 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T747 JLA 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 (T747 JLA) between April 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 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 (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm outer b”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm outer ”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm inner ”.
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