1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S578 BCG
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2020.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jun 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S578 BCG Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 06/12/2020
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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