1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · V502 DBY
1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 73,456 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V502 DBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 73,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V502 DBY 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 (V502 DBY) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
V502 DBY Mileage History
- 28/12/202269,960 mi
- 04/02/202369,995 mi+35 mi
- 02/02/202470,182 mi+187 mi
- 10/04/202572,399 mi+2,217 mi
- 27/04/202673,456 mi+1,057 mi
Average of roughly 1,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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