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F4 WON

1999 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,319 mi
Last recorded85,319 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 WON
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 83,622 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,110 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 80,778 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 80,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 79,821 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 79,820 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,139 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 79,104 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 77,698 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,590 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 70,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,022 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,491 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 44,812 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 37,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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F4 WON is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F4 WON, 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

How do I check the history of F4 WON?

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What year was F4 WON registered?

F4 WON is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is F4 WON safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 WON shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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