1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · R910 DVW
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 May 1998. Recorded mileage 87,242 miles. MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R910 DVW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 87,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R910 DVW Mileage History
- 05/05/200645,302 mi
- 17/05/200852,102 mi+6,800 mi
- 26/03/201057,694 mi+5,592 mi
- 01/04/201057,696 mi+2 mi
- 09/11/201160,268 mi+2,572 mi
- 08/03/201363,568 mi+3,300 mi
- 14/10/201566,091 mi+2,523 mi
- 28/11/201670,689 mi+4,598 mi
- 01/12/201774,221 mi+3,532 mi
- 01/12/201774,221 mi
- 09/01/201976,505 mi+2,284 mi
- 03/06/202080,238 mi+3,733 mi
- 03/06/202080,238 mi
- 07/06/202182,024 mi+1,786 mi
- 30/09/202283,474 mi+1,450 mi
- 06/10/202283,475 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/202384,709 mi+1,234 mi
- 24/10/202485,891 mi+1,182 mi
- 01/11/202587,242 mi+1,351 mi
Average of roughly 2,152 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
R910 DVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (R910 DVW) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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