Official DVLA Record
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Road Tax Paid

1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S820 BAE

S820 BAE

1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 132,114 miles. MOT valid until 22/09/2026. Taxed until 01/08/2027.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2027)
Recorded Mileage
132,114 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/09/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1796cc

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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S820 BAE Mileage History

  1. 12/09/2022122,566 mi
  2. 16/09/2022122,571 mi+5 mi
  3. 29/08/2023126,794 mi+4,223 mi
  4. 04/09/2024129,314 mi+2,520 mi
  5. 22/09/2025132,114 mi+2,800 mi

Average of roughly 3,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S820 BAE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 12:10
MOT Analysis

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))”.

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