The road tax status for R404 ENE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R404 ENE?

The MOT for R404 ENE is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R404 ENE?

The recorded mileage for R404 ENE is 66,229 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R404 ENE ULEZ compliant?

No, R404 ENE 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

MOT Valid

1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R404 ENE

R404 ENE

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/04/1998. Recorded mileage 66,229 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 66,229 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 66,229 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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R404 ENE Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
66,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R404 ENE Mileage History

30/09/200525,815 mi
05/07/200730,520 mi+4,705 mi
03/07/200833,476 mi+2,956 mi
04/07/200833,480 mi+4 mi
04/07/200938,698 mi+5,218 mi
09/06/201038,819 mi+121 mi
09/05/201241,755 mi+2,936 mi
11/07/201345,013 mi+3,258 mi
06/08/201449,251 mi+4,238 mi
29/06/201552,910 mi+3,659 mi
25/06/201656,125 mi+3,215 mi
04/07/201758,807 mi+2,682 mi
23/06/201859,066 mi+259 mi
22/06/201961,718 mi+2,652 mi
01/08/202063,609 mi+1,891 mi
24/07/202163,711 mi+102 mi
23/07/202265,292 mi+1,581 mi
21/07/202365,378 mi+86 mi
26/07/202465,657 mi+279 mi
07/07/202566,191 mi+534 mi
21/08/202666,229 mi+38 mi

Average of roughly 1,935 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

R404 ENE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 13:19

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (R404 ENE) between September 2005 and August 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 August 2026 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 (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)”; “Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)”; “Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)”.

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