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S414 AWK

1999 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,910 mi
Last recorded58,910 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 AWK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,910 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 58,910 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,827 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 58,827 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 58,338 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,608 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 57,233 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,233 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,165 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,255 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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S414 AWK is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S414 AWK, 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 S414 AWK registered?

S414 AWK is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S414 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S414 AWK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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