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S404 ETO

1999 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,308 mi
Last recorded20,308 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS404 ETO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 20,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 19,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 18,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,286 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 18,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 17,176 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 17,096 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,980 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,771 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 16,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 16,209 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,605 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 13,888 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 13,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2008 10,693 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 10,690 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,037 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 8,699 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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S404 ETO is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S404 ETO, 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 S404 ETO registered?

S404 ETO is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S404 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S404 ETO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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