Yes, S433 ACD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 May 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for S433 ACD?

The MOT for S433 ACD is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of S433 ACD?

The recorded mileage for S433 ACD is 84,615 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S433 ACD ULEZ compliant?

No, S433 ACD 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

Road Tax Paid

1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S433 ACD

S433 ACD

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 84,615 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model: LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status: Valid until 19/05/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 84,615 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 19/05/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/05/2027

Mileage: 84,615 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1796cc

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S433 ACD Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
84,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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S433 ACD Mileage History

01/12/202281,790 mi
22/11/202383,273 mi+1,483 mi
20/01/202583,386 mi+113 mi
11/05/202684,581 mi+1,195 mi
21/05/202684,615 mi+34 mi

Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S433 ACD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 17:34

MOT Analysis

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 (S433 ACD) between December 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 May 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), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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