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LOTUS
ELISE (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
28 days remaining expires 25th Aug 2026
valid road tax found
369 days remaining due 1st Aug 2027
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,100 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,400 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,400 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
26th Aug 2025
47,011 miles (MOT)
5th Jan 2024
46,990 miles (MOT)
4th Jan 2024
46,990 miles (MOT)
19th Oct 2022
46,617 miles (MOT)
18th Nov 2021
46,491 miles (MOT)
15th Nov 2021
46,489 miles (MOT)
18th Jun 2020
46,112 miles (MOT)
9th Jun 2020
46,112 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2018
46,055 miles (MOT)
19th Jun 2017
46,014 miles (MOT)
31st May 2016
45,951 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2014
45,678 miles (MOT)
24th Apr 2013
45,607 miles (MOT)
15th Apr 2013
45,606 miles (MOT)
23rd Mar 2012
45,427 miles (MOT)
16th Jun 2010
44,955 miles (MOT)
7th Jun 2010
44,948 miles (MOT)
9th Jun 2009
44,150 miles (MOT)
8th Jun 2009
44,150 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2009
44,000 miles (DVLA)
15th Dec 2008
41,420 miles (MOT)
12th Dec 2007
33,805 miles (MOT)
6th Dec 2007
33,805 miles (MOT)
5th Dec 2006
27,245 miles (MOT)
27th Jun 2006
26,810 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
47,011 miles
Estimated current mileage
47,022 miles
Estimated annual mileage
12 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 25th Aug 2026
Date
26th Aug 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
47011 miles
Expiry
25th Aug 2026
Date
5th Jan 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
46990 miles
Expiry
4th Jan 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Arm Slight Play.
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Arm Slight Play.
Date
4th Jan 2024
Result
Failed
Odometer
46990 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Condensation Within Both Headlamp Units.
Advisory Notice
Front Registration Plate Bracket Slightly Loose.
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Steering Rack Inner Arm Slight Play.
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Steering Rack Inner Arm Slight Play.
Major
Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Major
Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Windscreen Wiper Blade Slightly Smeary.
Date
19th Oct 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
46617 miles
Expiry
17th Nov 2023
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Date
18th Nov 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
46491 miles
Expiry
17th Nov 2022
Advisory Notice
Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Front
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Date
15th Nov 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
46489 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Front
Major
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Major
Nearside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Date
18th Jun 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
46112 miles
Expiry
17th Jun 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Date
9th Jun 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
46112 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
Major
Nearside Rear Brake Cable Damaged Fouling Wheel (1.1.15 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dangerous
Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Date
3rd Oct 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
46055 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2019
Date
19th Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
46014 miles
Expiry
18th Jun 2018
Date
31st May 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
45951 miles
Expiry
30th May 2017
Advisory Notice
N/s/f Slight Play In Steering
Date
2nd Sep 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
45678 miles
Expiry
1st Sep 2015
User Entered
N/s/f Steering Arm Slight Movement
Date
24th Apr 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
45607 miles
Expiry
23rd Apr 2014
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
15th Apr 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
45606 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Fail
Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
23rd Mar 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
45427 miles
Expiry
22nd Mar 2013
Date
16th Jun 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
44955 miles
Expiry
15th Jun 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Upper Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
7th Jun 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
44948 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Centre Stop Lamp Obscured More Than 50% (1.2.1c)
Fail
Nearside Brake Cable Has Wires Broken And Is Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
Fail
Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail
Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
Advisory Notice
Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Date
9th Jun 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
44150 miles
Expiry
8th Jun 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
8th Jun 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
44150 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Horn Control Missing (1.6.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Date
15th Dec 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
41420 miles
Expiry
14th Dec 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Cable Has Wires Broken But Is Not Significantly Weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Nearside Front Steering Rack End Has Slight Play
Date
12th Dec 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
33805 miles
Expiry
11th Dec 2008
Advisory Notice
Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Steering Rack Has Slight Play At Nearside Front
Date
6th Dec 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
33805 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
Advisory Notice
Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Steering Rack Has Slight Play At Nearside Front
Date
5th Dec 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
27245 miles
Expiry
4th Dec 2007
Advisory Notice
Nearside Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
27th Jun 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
26810 miles
Expiry
26th Jun 2007
User Entered
Froht Registration Plate Cracked
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10071 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
39.2 mpg
Extra Urban
49.6 mpg
Urban Cold
28.8 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Aug 2027
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1998
Registration
20th Oct 1998
Current Colour
Silver
Original Colour
Silver
Country of Origin
United kingdom
Model Variant
ELISE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Apr 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Apr 1996
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Convertible
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Lotus
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.8L
Size
1796 cc
Max Speed
126 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
5.9 seconds
Horse Power
118 bhp
Peak Power
5500 rpm
Torque
121.8 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3000 rpm
Location
Middle
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
80 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
DOHC
Valves per Cylinder
4
Stroke Length
89
Delivery
Normal
Description
G3DMKCCAPHB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
LOTUS ELISE
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Yellow/green, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1.8L more than any other.
Blue
28.47%
Silver
20.17%
Red
12.87%
Yellow
11.39%
Green
9.28%
Grey
5.57%
Black
5.20%
Purple
2.23%
Orange
1.61%
Maroon
1.49%
White
1.11%
2003
3.47%
2002
13.99%
2001
14.36%
2000
12.62%
1999
17.08%
1998
24.38%
1997
9.16%
1996
2.60%
1796cc
95.79%
1998cc
1.24%
2000cc
0.62%
Petrol
100.00%
0
9.79%
1
10.78%
2
12.64%
3
14.25%
4
14.50%
5
12.27%
6
8.55%
7
6.69%
8
4.34%
9
3.10%
10
1.36%
11
1.24%
00k … 10k
1.40%
10k … 20k
4.83%
20k … 30k
8.13%
30k … 40k
7.24%
40k … 50k
14.10%
50k … 60k
14.87%
60k … 70k
13.09%
70k … 80k
10.93%
80k … 90k
8.13%
90k … 100k
5.59%
100k … 110k
3.68%
110k … 120k
3.56%
120k … 130k
1.14%
130k … 140k
1.52%
140k … 150k
0.51%
