1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · V276 FEU
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 83,535 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V276 FEU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 83,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V276 FEU Mileage History
- 25/10/200634,858 mi
- 25/10/200737,390 mi+2,532 mi
- 29/10/200839,378 mi+1,988 mi
- 14/10/200941,271 mi+1,893 mi
- 12/10/201042,920 mi+1,649 mi
- 01/11/201144,825 mi+1,905 mi
- 01/11/201144,825 mi
- 10/10/201245,281 mi+456 mi
- 10/10/201347,854 mi+2,573 mi
- 01/10/201449,437 mi+1,583 mi
- 08/11/201654,912 mi+5,475 mi
- 16/12/201760,591 mi+5,679 mi
- 01/12/201864,727 mi+4,136 mi
- 06/12/201968,353 mi+3,626 mi
- 14/12/202069,298 mi+945 mi
- 17/03/202270,960 mi+1,662 mi
- 21/03/202270,970 mi+10 mi
- 13/03/202373,638 mi+2,668 mi
- 19/03/202477,016 mi+3,378 mi
- 28/03/202580,752 mi+3,736 mi
- 31/03/202683,535 mi+2,783 mi
Average of roughly 2,505 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
V276 FEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (V276 FEU) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 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: Steering (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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