1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S375 APF
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 26,832 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,832 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
S375 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 26,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S375 APF Mileage History
- 25/07/202326,185 mi
- 07/08/202426,462 mi+277 mi
- 08/08/202526,816 mi+354 mi
- 08/08/202526,816 mi
- 10/08/202626,832 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 213 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S375 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S375 APF) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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