1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · V261 DFT
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/11/1999. Recorded mileage 48,828 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,828 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
V261 DFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 48,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 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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V261 DFT Mileage History
- 06/10/202246,450 mi
- 06/10/202346,913 mi+463 mi
- 23/09/202447,456 mi+543 mi
- 02/10/202548,828 mi+1,372 mi
- 02/10/202548,828 mi
Average of roughly 795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V261 DFT 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 (V261 DFT) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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