1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S568 BCG
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 65,112 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S568 BCG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 65,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S568 BCG MOT History
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 (S568 BCG) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
S568 BCG Mileage History
- 26/10/202263,729 mi
- 27/09/202464,857 mi+1,128 mi
- 13/12/202464,880 mi+23 mi
- 11/12/202565,112 mi+232 mi
Average of roughly 442 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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