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1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R552 EKG

R552 EKG

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/02/1998. Recorded mileage 68,505 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/03/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

R552 EKG Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
  • 68,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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R552 EKG Mileage History

  1. 07/08/202467,953 mi
  2. 13/08/202467,966 mi+13 mi
  3. 12/08/202568,487 mi+521 mi
  4. 24/03/202668,505 mi+18 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R552 EKG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (R552 EKG) between August 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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