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S531 XPU

1999 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,893 mi
Last recorded42,893 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Lotus Elise46,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 XPU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 42,893 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,464 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 42,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 42,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,262 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 40,613 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 40,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 38,715 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 38,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 35,975 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,233 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,529 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 31,364 miles

brake flexible hose perished

Fail 17 May 2013 31,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake flxible hoses perished

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

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,809 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,721 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,044 miles

Front and rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Front brakes are out of ballance.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 19,297 miles

Brake pads appear low but servicable.

Small damage at windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,136 miles

Grease bellows at T/Rod ends split and perrished and ball joint bellows abit perrished

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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S531 XPU is a 1999 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S531 XPU, 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 S531 XPU registered?

S531 XPU is a 1999 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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