No, V270 DFT is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V270 DFT?

The MOT for V270 DFT is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 May 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of V270 DFT?

The recorded mileage for V270 DFT is 48,723 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V270 DFT ULEZ compliant?

No, V270 DFT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · V270 DFT

V270 DFT

1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 48,723 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 02/05/2012
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 48,723 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 02/05/2012

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 48,723 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1796cc

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V270 DFT Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2011
48,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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V270 DFT Mileage History

08/08/200631,389 mi
10/08/200631,389 mi
23/01/200733,000 mi+1,611 mi
23/01/200733,001 mi+1 mi
23/01/200839,991 mi+6,990 mi
28/01/200839,991 mi
23/07/200843,467 mi+3,476 mi
27/07/200946,699 mi+3,232 mi
28/04/201148,720 mi+2,021 mi
03/05/201148,723 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 3,662 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

V270 DFT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:46

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (V270 DFT) between August 2006 and May 2011.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 03 May 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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