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A5 HPM

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HPM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 94,121 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,509 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,842 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,042 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 90,529 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2014 83,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 80,924 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

covers to underside of car

Pass 16 Oct 2010 67,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,995 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 62,995 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2007 53,483 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 48,753 miles

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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A5 HPM is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A5 HPM, 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.

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What year was A5 HPM registered?

A5 HPM is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is A5 HPM safe to buy?

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