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S35 YCA

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,652 mi
Last recorded51,652 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 YCA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 51,652 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,366 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,224 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,707 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 50,561 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,382 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,840 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,575 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,286 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,517 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 38,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 36,024 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S35 YCA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S35 YCA, 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 S35 YCA registered?

S35 YCA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S35 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 YCA shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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