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S200 JDL

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,572 mi
Last recorded107,572 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 JDL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 107,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 107,472 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 107,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 107,453 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 107,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,075 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2017 106,973 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,743 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,285 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,573 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 98,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,179 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,711 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,251 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 90,242 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,843 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 66,324 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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S200 JDL is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S200 JDL, 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 S200 JDL registered?

S200 JDL is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S200 JDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 JDL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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