No, R27 UBC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R27 UBC?

The MOT for R27 UBC is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 November 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R27 UBC?

The recorded mileage for R27 UBC is 109,019 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R27 UBC ULEZ compliant?

No, R27 UBC 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 · R27 UBC

R27 UBC

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 109,019 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/11/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 109,019 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/11/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 109,019 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R27 UBC Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
109,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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R27 UBC Mileage History

05/11/2021106,446 mi
05/11/2021106,446 mi
25/11/2022108,536 mi+2,090 mi
17/11/2023109,000 mi+464 mi
17/11/2023109,019 mi+19 mi

Average of roughly 1,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R27 UBC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 20:26

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (R27 UBC) between November 2021 and November 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 November 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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