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1998 LOTUS ELISE1.8L Petrol

S431 JLO

Vehicle Insight Summary

1998 LOTUS ELISE — Petrol, 1796cc. This vehicle has 35,322 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 08/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 35,322
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1998 Lotus Elise (S431 JLO) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2022 to April 2025, with 3 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Lotus has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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