1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S769 APF
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 74,322 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/09/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,322 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
S769 APF Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2016
- 74,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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S769 APF Mileage History
- 27/04/200656,803 mi
- 27/04/200656,803 mi
- 23/04/200757,410 mi+607 mi
- 23/04/200757,410 mi
- 22/04/200859,972 mi+2,562 mi
- 22/04/200859,972 mi
- 27/04/200965,355 mi+5,383 mi
- 21/04/201066,810 mi+1,455 mi
- 03/05/201169,421 mi+2,611 mi
- 26/04/201271,264 mi+1,843 mi
- 29/04/201371,951 mi+687 mi
- 28/04/201472,942 mi+991 mi
- 01/05/201472,942 mi
- 25/04/201573,747 mi+805 mi
- 20/05/201674,332 mi+585 mi
- 01/06/201674,322 mi-10 mi
Average of roughly 1,735 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S769 APF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Lotus Elise (S769 APF) between April 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Braking system leaking leak from flexi hose (3.6.A.1)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.