1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S566 BCG
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/10/1998. Recorded mileage 9,101 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,101 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
S566 BCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 9,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S566 BCG Mileage History
- 07/11/20228,458 mi
- 14/05/20248,866 mi+408 mi
- 14/05/20248,866 mi
- 27/08/20259,101 mi+235 mi
- 27/08/20259,101 mi
Average of roughly 229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S566 BCG 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 (S566 BCG) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 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: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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