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S319 SNG

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,703 mi
Last recorded60,703 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 SNG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 60,703 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light not all bulbs working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 57,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 57,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,237 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 52,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 52,456 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 48,210 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 48,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,661 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 40,310 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 40,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all coil springs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc starting to corrode on inner faces

n/s washer not working

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2011 35,038 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2011 35,034 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)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs corroded

front brake imbalance on limits

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,038 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,044 miles

both front and rear brake discs working surfaces slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,763 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,436 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 27,430 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,452 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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S319 SNG is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S319 SNG, 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 S319 SNG registered?

S319 SNG is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is S319 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S319 SNG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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