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B4 HGF

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,489 mi
Last recorded69,489 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HGF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 69,489 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 67,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 67,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 63,289 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 63,289 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 61,278 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 61,278 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 53,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 50,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 50,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,051 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 47,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,335 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 40,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,765 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 37,831 miles

All brake discs rusted and pitted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,831 miles

All brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,421 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 34,128 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,874 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

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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B4 HGF is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B4 HGF, 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 B4 HGF registered?

B4 HGF is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is B4 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 HGF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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