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DUN 1Y

1999 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,726 mi
Last recorded50,726 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUN 1Y
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 50,726 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 50,436 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 50,229 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 May 2022 50,033 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,802 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 49,564 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,043 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,989 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 48,989 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,988 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,775 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 48,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,138 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,299 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,359 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside steering rack boots perished

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,798 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,402 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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DUN 1Y is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DUN 1Y, 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

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What year was DUN 1Y registered?

DUN 1Y is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is DUN 1Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUN 1Y shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUN 1Y have outstanding finance?

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