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S484 SFH

1999 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,173 mi
Last recorded76,173 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 SFH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,967 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,930 miles

Central undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded offside same (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,754 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,491 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,481 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,069 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 29 May 2015 74,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,864 miles

o/s/rear handbrake cable lever on cailper not working as far as n/s/rear and small brake bind on o/s/rear

Pass 6 Oct 2012 74,635 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 74,040 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 71,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 69,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,467 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,684 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,684 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 49,663 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 49,663 miles

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

both front headlights have slight defective reflection.

Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,605 miles

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

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

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

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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S484 SFH is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S484 SFH, 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 S484 SFH registered?

S484 SFH is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S484 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S484 SFH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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