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LOTUS
ELISE (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
78 days remaining expires 8th Oct 2026
road tax not found
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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
9th Oct 2025
28,892 miles (MOT)
29th Dec 2020
28,812 miles (MOT)
11th Jun 2019
28,703 miles (MOT)
10th May 2018
28,533 miles (MOT)
1st May 2017
28,184 miles (MOT)
11th May 2016
27,815 miles (MOT)
11th May 2015
27,726 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2014
27,654 miles (MOT)
30th May 2014
27,632 miles (MOT)
7th Jun 2013
27,548 miles (MOT)
5th Jun 2012
27,347 miles (MOT)
3rd Jun 2011
27,140 miles (MOT)
10th Jun 2010
27,124 miles (MOT)
12th Jun 2009
26,995 miles (MOT)
12th May 2008
26,519 miles (MOT)
8th May 2008
26,519 miles (MOT)
17th Nov 2006
25,265 miles (MOT)
9th Oct 2006
25,210 miles (MOT)
6th Oct 2005
23,630 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
28,892 miles
Estimated current mileage
28,905 miles
Estimated annual mileage
16 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 8th Oct 2026
Date
9th Oct 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
28892 miles
Expiry
8th Oct 2026
Date
29th Dec 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
28812 miles
Expiry
28th Dec 2021
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
29th Dec 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
28812 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Front Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
Major
Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
11th Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
28703 miles
Expiry
10th Dec 2020
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
11th Jun 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
28703 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Date
10th May 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
28533 miles
Expiry
10th May 2019
Date
1st May 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
28184 miles
Expiry
10th May 2018
Date
11th May 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
27815 miles
Expiry
10th May 2017
Date
11th May 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
27726 miles
Expiry
10th May 2016
Date
11th May 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
27726 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
Date
12th Jun 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
27654 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2015
Date
30th May 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
27632 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
Date
7th Jun 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
27548 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2014
Date
5th Jun 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
27347 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2013
Date
3rd Jun 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
27140 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2012
Date
10th Jun 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
27124 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2011
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Stub Axle Has Slight Vertical Movement Between Stub Axle And Axle Beam (2.5.a.1a)
User Entered
N/s/r Driveshaft Gaiter Leaking
Date
12th Jun 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
26995 miles
Expiry
11th Jun 2010
Date
12th May 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
26519 miles
Expiry
11th May 2009
Date
8th May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
26519 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Full Undertray Restricts Visability Below The Car Not Allowing A Thourgh Inspection Of The Vehicle.
Date
17th Nov 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
25265 miles
Expiry
16th Nov 2007
Date
9th Oct 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
25210 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
Fail
Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Brake Pipes To Rear Flexys Corroding
Date
6th Oct 2005
Result
Failed
Odometer
23630 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake Disc Excessively Pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail
Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
User Entered
Both Track Rod Ends Rubber Boots Burst.
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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
Valuation history is not available for this vehicle, perform checks regularly to populate this data.
value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuations are dependant upon
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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 10065 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
Untaxed: Due 29th Nov 2021
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
1st Nov 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%
