1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S131 APH
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/10/1998. Recorded mileage 76,653 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,653 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
S131 APH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 76,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S131 APH Mileage History
- 21/04/202275,942 mi
- 21/04/202275,942 mi
- 24/04/202676,653 mi+711 mi
Average of roughly 177 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S131 APH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S131 APH) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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