1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · H15 RBN
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 60,003 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H15 RBN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 60,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H15 RBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (H15 RBN) between October 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
H15 RBN Mileage History
- 28/10/202258,657 mi
- 01/05/202459,021 mi+364 mi
- 14/05/202559,445 mi+424 mi
- 27/05/202660,003 mi+558 mi
Average of roughly 376 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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