No, S578 BCG is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for S578 BCG?

The MOT for S578 BCG is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 December 2020.

What is the recorded mileage of S578 BCG?

The recorded mileage for S578 BCG is 133,655 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S578 BCG ULEZ compliant?

No, S578 BCG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S578 BCG

S578 BCG

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1998. Recorded mileage 133,655 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/12/2020
Road Tax: Untaxed (17/06/2020)
Recorded Mileage: 133,655 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/12/2020

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 17/06/2020

Mileage: 133,655 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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S578 BCG Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2019
133,655 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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S578 BCG Mileage History

03/10/200548,897 mi
07/10/200549,086 mi+189 mi
03/10/200659,247 mi+10,161 mi
03/10/200659,247 mi
08/10/200766,480 mi+7,233 mi
01/10/200873,229 mi+6,749 mi
08/10/200980,672 mi+7,443 mi
08/10/200980,672 mi
07/10/201089,996 mi+9,324 mi
29/09/201198,085 mi+8,089 mi
06/10/201198,176 mi+91 mi
27/09/2012106,169 mi+7,993 mi
28/09/2012106,179 mi+10 mi
06/12/2013116,110 mi+9,931 mi
13/12/2013116,195 mi+85 mi
24/11/2014121,317 mi+5,122 mi
20/01/2016128,620 mi+7,303 mi
01/02/2016128,625 mi+5 mi
18/01/2017129,642 mi+1,017 mi
17/04/2018132,521 mi+2,879 mi
07/06/2019133,655 mi+1,134 mi

Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

S578 BCG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 09:18

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S578 BCG) between October 2005 and June 2019.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 07 June 2019 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 (16 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.

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