1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R35 OTT
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/05/1998. Recorded mileage 52,594 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,594 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
R35 OTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 52,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R35 OTT Mileage History
- 27/05/202252,559 mi
- 18/06/202552,571 mi+12 mi
- 20/06/202552,571 mi
- 06/07/202652,594 mi+23 mi
- 10/07/202652,594 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R35 OTT 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 (R35 OTT) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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