1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S184 TRJ
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 27,656 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S184 TRJ Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2009
- 27,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S184 TRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S184 TRJ) between December 2005 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
S184 TRJ Mileage History
- 12/12/200520,273 mi
- 21/12/200620,735 mi+462 mi
- 28/12/200620,776 mi+41 mi
- 19/12/200721,316 mi+540 mi
- 08/12/200823,498 mi+2,182 mi
- 12/12/200823,498 mi
- 09/12/200927,656 mi+4,158 mi
Average of roughly 1,850 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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