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S227 LRA

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,999 mi
Last recorded15,999 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 LRA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 15,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 13,369 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 12,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 11,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 10,552 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 10,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Toe control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Toe control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 8,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 8,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 8,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 8,564 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 8,397 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 8,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 6,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 6,395 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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S227 LRA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S227 LRA, 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 S227 LRA registered?

S227 LRA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S227 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 LRA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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