1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · FIB 50
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/05/1998. Recorded mileage 44,950 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
FIB 50 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 44,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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FIB 50 Mileage History
- 18/07/202343,920 mi
- 18/07/202343,920 mi
- 05/07/202444,763 mi+843 mi
- 28/07/202544,950 mi+187 mi
- 28/07/202544,950 mi
Average of roughly 508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FIB 50 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 (FIB 50) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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