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D7 EDT

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,481 mi
Last recorded38,481 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 EDT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 38,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 38,380 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 37,980 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 35,943 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 35,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,925 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 34,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 31,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 27,325 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 27,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,419 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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D7 EDT is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 D7 EDT, 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 D7 EDT registered?

D7 EDT is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is D7 EDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 EDT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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