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ACZ 4994

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 4994
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 48,741 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both side (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both side (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyres are older then ten years old all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,704 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,548 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,563 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 48,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,834 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,681 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,312 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,315 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,211 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,488 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,068 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 37,595 miles

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

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

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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ACZ 4994 is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ACZ 4994, 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

How do I check the history of ACZ 4994?

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What year was ACZ 4994 registered?

ACZ 4994 is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is ACZ 4994 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 4994 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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