1998 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · S82 JGX
1998 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 145,683 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,683 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S82 JGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 145,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S82 JGX Mileage History
- 17/10/2023144,137 mi
- 20/10/2023144,181 mi+44 mi
- 15/10/2024144,843 mi+662 mi
- 20/10/2025145,683 mi+840 mi
- 20/10/2025145,683 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S82 JGX 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 (S82 JGX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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