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F1 VLS

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,532 mi
Last recorded54,532 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VLS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 54,532 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 54,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,233 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,880 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,788 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,693 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,806 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,532 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 43,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,617 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,765 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 38,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,403 miles

Rear brake discs inner faces are rusty.

Reduced performance at rear service brakes.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,662 miles

Both track rod end grease bellows split and ball joint grease bellows abit perrished

Front tyres abit low on tread

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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F1 VLS is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F1 VLS, 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 F1 VLS registered?

F1 VLS is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is F1 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 VLS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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