1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S820 BAE
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 132,114 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S820 BAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 132,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S820 BAE MOT History
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 (S820 BAE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
S820 BAE Mileage History
- 12/09/2022122,566 mi
- 16/09/2022122,571 mi+5 mi
- 29/08/2023126,794 mi+4,223 mi
- 04/09/2024129,314 mi+2,520 mi
- 22/09/2025132,114 mi+2,800 mi
Average of roughly 3,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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