1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S293 HGP
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 77,989 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S293 HGP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 77,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S293 HGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S293 HGP) between August 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
S293 HGP Mileage History
- 22/08/200522,638 mi
- 31/08/200629,659 mi+7,021 mi
- 20/08/200734,616 mi+4,957 mi
- 29/09/200844,993 mi+10,377 mi
- 05/10/200951,276 mi+6,283 mi
- 06/10/200951,303 mi+27 mi
- 12/04/201153,308 mi+2,005 mi
- 27/04/201256,671 mi+3,363 mi
- 04/05/201256,696 mi+25 mi
- 15/05/201359,643 mi+2,947 mi
- 22/04/201462,478 mi+2,835 mi
- 22/04/201462,478 mi
- 28/04/201563,887 mi+1,409 mi
- 11/05/201664,841 mi+954 mi
- 25/04/201766,247 mi+1,406 mi
- 09/05/201868,053 mi+1,806 mi
- 09/05/201970,189 mi+2,136 mi
- 03/12/202072,030 mi+1,841 mi
- 30/03/202274,809 mi+2,779 mi
- 30/03/202274,809 mi
- 24/04/202475,348 mi+539 mi
- 24/04/202475,348 mi
- 16/05/202577,416 mi+2,068 mi
- 16/05/202577,416 mi
- 29/04/202677,989 mi+573 mi
Average of roughly 2,676 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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