Official DVLA Record

1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S416 ACD

S416 ACD

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 22,123 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 09/12/2025
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
22,123 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/12/2025
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

S416 ACD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2024
  • 22,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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S416 ACD Mileage History

  1. 22/10/202120,578 mi
  2. 23/10/202120,578 mi
  3. 22/06/202321,164 mi+586 mi
  4. 10/12/202422,123 mi+959 mi

Average of roughly 493 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

S416 ACD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 12:23
MOT Analysis

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 (S416 ACD) between October 2021 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2024 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: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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