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T954 RDE

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

10,532 mi
Last recorded10,532 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT954 RDE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 10,532 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 10,153 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 9,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 9,375 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,293 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 9,293 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 9,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 9,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 8,830 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 8,729 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 8,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,415 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 8,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 8,039 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 7,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 6,737 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,585 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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T954 RDE is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 T954 RDE, 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 T954 RDE registered?

T954 RDE is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T954 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T954 RDE 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.

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