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B8 WTY

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,653 mi
Last recorded79,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 WTY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 79,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2025 78,690 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 78,675 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2014 77,042 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 77,037 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,138 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 61,187 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 61,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,709 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,840 miles

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

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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B8 WTY is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B8 WTY, 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 B8 WTY registered?

B8 WTY is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is B8 WTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 WTY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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