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C12 RVE

1999 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,741 mi
Last recorded31,741 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RVE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 31,741 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 31,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,444 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 26,444 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,127 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both rear discs pitted

brake pedal pulsating

Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 25,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 22,940 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 22,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,833 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,088 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,869 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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C12 RVE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C12 RVE, 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 C12 RVE registered?

C12 RVE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is C12 RVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 RVE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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