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LOTUS
ELISE (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
58 days remaining expires 4th Jun 2026
valid road tax found
328 days remaining due 1st Mar 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 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 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 16,200 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 16,200 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
5th Jun 2025
50,797 miles (MOT)
2nd Mar 2022
50,576 miles (MOT)
1st Mar 2021
49,390 miles (MOT)
17th Mar 2020
48,988 miles (MOT)
13th Mar 2020
48,988 miles (MOT)
16th Feb 2019
46,491 miles (MOT)
21st Mar 2018
46,182 miles (MOT)
7th Feb 2017
45,468 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2016
45,000 miles (DVLA)
9th May 2016
44,844 miles (MOT)
25th Apr 2016
44,844 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2015
43,467 miles (MOT)
21st Oct 2013
42,626 miles (MOT)
2nd Oct 2012
40,904 miles (MOT)
20th Oct 2011
40,226 miles (MOT)
26th Oct 2010
39,502 miles (MOT)
29th Oct 2009
38,910 miles (MOT)
14th Oct 2008
37,788 miles (MOT)
26th Oct 2007
37,072 miles (MOT)
25th Oct 2006
35,586 miles (MOT)
2nd Nov 2005
34,663 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
50,797 miles
Estimated current mileage
50,853 miles
Estimated annual mileage
67 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 4th Jun 2026
Date
5th Jun 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
50797 miles
Expiry
4th Jun 2026
Date
2nd Mar 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
50576 miles
Expiry
16th Mar 2023
Date
1st Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
49390 miles
Expiry
16th Mar 2022
Date
17th Mar 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
48988 miles
Expiry
16th Mar 2021
Date
13th Mar 2020
Result
Failed
Odometer
48988 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
Major
Hazard Warning Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Date
16th Feb 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
46491 miles
Expiry
15th Feb 2020
Date
16th Feb 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
46491 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Date
21st Mar 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
46182 miles
Expiry
20th Mar 2019
Date
7th Feb 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
45468 miles
Expiry
6th Feb 2018
Date
9th May 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
44844 miles
Expiry
8th May 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Date
25th Apr 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
44844 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Rear Outer Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Date
29th Apr 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
43467 miles
Expiry
28th Apr 2016
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
21st Oct 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
42626 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2014
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Date
2nd Oct 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
40904 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2013
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
20th Oct 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
40226 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2012
Date
26th Oct 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
39502 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2011
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
29th Oct 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
38910 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
Date
14th Oct 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
37788 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2009
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Date
14th Oct 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
37788 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Emits A Light Other Than Red (1.3.2e)
Fail
Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
Fail
Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Date
26th Oct 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
37072 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2008
Date
25th Oct 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
35586 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2007
Date
2nd Nov 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
34663 miles
Expiry
1st Nov 2006
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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
estimated mileage and vehicle data available at the time each check was performed.
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 9959 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 Mar 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
1st Aug 1998
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
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%
