The road tax status for S366 BWP is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S366 BWP?

The MOT for S366 BWP is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of S366 BWP?

The recorded mileage for S366 BWP is 41,392 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S366 BWP ULEZ compliant?

No, S366 BWP 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

1999 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S366 BWP

S366 BWP

1999 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1999. Recorded mileage 41,392 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1999 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19 Nov 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 41,392 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1999

Engine

1796cc

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S366 BWP Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
41,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)

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S366 BWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Oct 2026, 04:12

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Lotus Elise (S366 BWP) between January 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm. (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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S366 BWP Mileage History

04/01/200617,852 mi
31/01/200719,279 mi+1,427 mi
31/01/200821,856 mi+2,577 mi
31/01/200821,856 mi
30/01/200925,731 mi+3,875 mi
27/01/201027,685 mi+1,954 mi
19/05/201028,144 mi+459 mi
19/05/201130,190 mi+2,046 mi
19/05/201232,831 mi+2,641 mi
22/05/201333,630 mi+799 mi
28/04/201478,826 mi+45,196 mi
25/02/201534,593 mi-44,233 mi
11/03/201634,893 mi+300 mi
20/03/201735,096 mi+203 mi
25/08/201735,224 mi+128 mi
25/08/201735,224 mi
18/01/201935,477 mi+253 mi
13/01/202036,702 mi+1,225 mi
21/01/202036,712 mi+10 mi
05/02/202137,714 mi+1,002 mi
21/04/202137,738 mi+24 mi
06/05/202137,841 mi+103 mi
07/06/202137,848 mi+7 mi
16/06/202238,720 mi+872 mi
12/06/202339,827 mi+1,107 mi
06/09/202339,834 mi+7 mi
06/11/202339,841 mi+7 mi
20/11/202440,704 mi+863 mi
31/10/202541,392 mi+688 mi

Average of roughly 1,188 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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