1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · V10 MAF
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 49,645 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V10 MAF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 49,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V10 MAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (V10 MAF) between February 2007 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (41 issues), Suspension (41 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Steering (17 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 118 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: “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
V10 MAF Mileage History
- 01/02/200729,513 mi
- 05/02/200729,513 mi
- 20/02/200832,772 mi+3,259 mi
- 31/03/200832,822 mi+50 mi
- 16/03/200935,355 mi+2,533 mi
- 24/03/200935,668 mi+313 mi
- 23/04/201038,154 mi+2,486 mi
- 28/04/201142,420 mi+4,266 mi
- 23/03/201244,212 mi+1,792 mi
- 23/03/201244,212 mi
- 22/04/201345,353 mi+1,141 mi
- 29/04/201345,358 mi+5 mi
- 27/05/201447,165 mi+1,807 mi
- 20/05/201548,210 mi+1,045 mi
- 03/06/201649,066 mi+856 mi
- 06/12/201749,087 mi+21 mi
- 14/12/201749,094 mi+7 mi
- 22/03/201949,645 mi+551 mi
- 22/03/201949,645 mi
- 24/06/202049,645 mi
- 25/06/202049,645 mi
- 14/06/202149,645 mi
- 27/06/202249,645 mi
- 26/06/202349,645 mi
- 26/06/202349,645 mi
- 08/08/202449,645 mi
- 28/07/202549,645 mi
Average of roughly 1,089 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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