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E3 VVC

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 VVC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,479 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,092 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,659 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 69,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 65,067 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITORS DETERIATED.

METAL UNDERSHIELD FITTED ON UNDERSIDE.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,534 miles

unable to inspect underbody components full metal plate .fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 56,069 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 55,041 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joint O/S

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,273 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,229 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All Track rod end & ball joint dust covers perrished

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 52,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,027 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 41,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E3 VVC is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E3 VVC, 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 E3 VVC registered?

E3 VVC is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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The MOT history for E3 VVC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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