1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S435 APF
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/09/1998. Recorded mileage 40,599 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,599 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
S435 APF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 40,599 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: Below Average
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S435 APF Mileage History
- 31/08/202240,175 mi
- 31/08/202240,175 mi
- 29/07/202540,599 mi+424 mi
Average of roughly 146 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S435 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S435 APF) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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