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A11 AFU

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,564 mi
Last recorded73,564 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 AFU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 73,301 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 72,019 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear parking brake performance only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 72,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside spot lamp inop

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,866 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,081 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,032 miles

Headlamp reflectors are poor.

Rear brake pads appear low.

Front brake pads appear low.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Slight play at offside inner rack.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,974 miles

Dip beam aim is at high level.

Front brake pads appear low.

Slight play at nearside inner steering rack.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes are at the limits of out of ballance

Front number plate poor

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play at inner rack

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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A11 AFU is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 46,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A11 AFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 AFU registered?

A11 AFU is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is A11 AFU safe to buy?

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