1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · OYM 1
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 59,909 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OYM 1 Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 59,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OYM 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (OYM 1) between December 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)”.
OYM 1 Mileage History
- 22/12/200537,756 mi
- 19/12/200639,237 mi+1,481 mi
- 11/12/200741,675 mi+2,438 mi
- 22/04/200943,493 mi+1,818 mi
- 22/04/201044,117 mi+624 mi
- 22/04/201044,117 mi
- 22/08/201146,050 mi+1,933 mi
- 04/09/201246,399 mi+349 mi
- 05/03/201447,798 mi+1,399 mi
- 05/03/201447,798 mi
- 22/04/201548,906 mi+1,108 mi
- 26/05/201649,483 mi+577 mi
- 22/06/201749,663 mi+180 mi
- 21/06/201850,429 mi+766 mi
- 21/06/201850,429 mi
- 24/06/202050,914 mi+485 mi
- 27/07/202154,931 mi+4,017 mi
- 27/07/202257,192 mi+2,261 mi
- 11/05/202357,387 mi+195 mi
- 10/05/202458,222 mi+835 mi
- 16/05/202559,728 mi+1,506 mi
- 02/07/202659,909 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 1,079 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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