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A7 MJE

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,959 mi
Last recorded50,959 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MJE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 50,959 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 50,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 50,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 50,390 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,848 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,477 miles

Front both tyres weraring on the inside edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 43,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2013 40,241 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2012 37,545 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 35,562 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 30,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,609 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 28,608 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2007 26,693 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 May 2006 22,790 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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A7 MJE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A7 MJE, 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 A7 MJE registered?

A7 MJE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A7 MJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 MJE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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