1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R62 FYJ
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/01/1998. Recorded mileage 156,662 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,662 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
R62 FYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 156,662 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R62 FYJ Mileage History
- 15/10/2021151,622 mi
- 15/10/2021151,622 mi
- 01/05/2024152,047 mi+425 mi
- 24/04/2025154,074 mi+2,027 mi
- 16/04/2026156,662 mi+2,588 mi
Average of roughly 1,120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R62 FYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (R62 FYJ) between October 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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