LOTUS ELISE2007 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status, showing a stable maintenance trend following a mechanical failure. After a failure in August 2022, the car passed three consecutive annual MOT tests without any recorded defects. The most recent test on August 5, 2025 at 34,573 miles confirms that the previous mechanical issues were rectified and that the vehicle currently meets all DVSA safety and emissions standards. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,820 miles per year. Between August 2023 and 2025, the car covered only 1,361 miles, indicating a pattern of low-frequency use. This low mileage suggests the car has likely been stored or used sparingly for long periods. While this reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based parts, seals, and fluids due to age and oxidation rather than mechanical friction. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the offside front hydraulic brake caliper, which previously leaked at the bleed nipple during the 2022 test. Although the vehicle passed subsequent tests, seals in low-mile vehicles can become brittle and fail after sitting. The noisy exhaust noted in 2022 should also be verified to ensure the mounting or hangers have not developed fatigue cracks over time. Given the age and low usage, a close look at the chassis for structural corrosion and checking the suspension bushes is essential, as these components often suffer from time-related decay regardless of mileage driven.