1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S28 EAR
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/12/1998. Recorded mileage 102,907 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,907 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
S28 EAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2022
- 102,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S28 EAR Mileage History
- 11/11/2021101,878 mi
- 25/11/2021101,878 mi
- 02/12/2022102,906 mi+1,028 mi
- 07/12/2022102,907 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 962 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S28 EAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S28 EAR) between November 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2022 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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