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S36 YCA

1999 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,396 mi
Last recorded15,396 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS36 YCA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 15,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 15,388 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 15,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 15,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 14,900 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,611 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 14,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,249 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 14,075 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 13,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 12,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,409 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,940 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 11,514 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 11,514 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S36 YCA is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S36 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.

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What year was S36 YCA registered?

S36 YCA is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S36 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S36 YCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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