1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · B10 XAF
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1998. Recorded mileage 88,780 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,780 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
B10 XAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 88,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B10 XAF Mileage History
- 03/12/202186,300 mi
- 01/12/202287,849 mi+1,549 mi
- 14/12/202287,857 mi+8 mi
- 21/05/202488,570 mi+713 mi
- 07/10/202588,780 mi+210 mi
Average of roughly 645 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B10 XAF 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 (B10 XAF) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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