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LOTUS
ELISE (1998)
critical checks
valid MOT found
304 days remaining expires 6th Aug 2027
valid road tax found
26 days remaining due 1st Nov 2026
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,900 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 14,700 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 14,700 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 9,700 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
7th Aug 2026
93,169 miles (MOT)
13th Jun 2025
91,353 miles (MOT)
17th Mar 2023
89,845 miles (MOT)
1st Mar 2022
87,404 miles (MOT)
4th Mar 2021
86,998 miles (MOT)
3rd Mar 2017
86,442 miles (MOT)
4th Jun 2015
86,208 miles (MOT)
3rd Jun 2014
85,341 miles (MOT)
28th Jun 2013
85,079 miles (MOT)
30th May 2012
82,985 miles (MOT)
31st May 2011
79,396 miles (MOT)
27th Mar 2010
75,366 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2007
72,018 miles (MOT)
17th Sep 2007
71,995 miles (MOT)
2nd Sep 2006
68,186 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
93,169 miles
Estimated current mileage
93,432 miles
Estimated annual mileage
1,578 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 6th Aug 2027
Date
7th Aug 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
93169 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2027
Date
13th Jun 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
91353 miles
Expiry
12th Jun 2026
Date
13th Jun 2025
Result
Failed
Odometer
91353 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Pass With Rectification At Station
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
Date
17th Mar 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
89845 miles
Expiry
16th Mar 2024
Date
1st Mar 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
87404 miles
Expiry
3rd Mar 2023
Minor
Horn Control Insecure Temporary Fitment (7.7 (b))
Date
1st Mar 2022
Result
Failed
Odometer
87404 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Minor
Horn Control Insecure Temporary Fitment (7.7 (b))
Pass With Rectification At Station
Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Date
4th Mar 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
86998 miles
Expiry
3rd Mar 2022
Date
3rd Mar 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
86442 miles
Expiry
2nd Mar 2018
Date
4th Jun 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
86208 miles
Expiry
27th Jun 2016
Date
3rd Jun 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
85341 miles
Expiry
27th Jun 2015
Date
28th Jun 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
85079 miles
Expiry
27th Jun 2014
Advisory Notice
Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
Date
30th May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
82985 miles
Expiry
30th May 2013
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
User Entered
Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
User Entered
All Four Coil Springs Corroded
User Entered
Both Front Tyres Wearing Inside Edge
Date
31st May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
79396 miles
Expiry
30th May 2012
Advisory Notice
Front Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Advisory Notice
Rear Anti-roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
Date
27th Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
75366 miles
Expiry
26th Mar 2011
Date
3rd Oct 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
72018 miles
Expiry
2nd Oct 2008
Date
17th Sep 2007
Result
Failed
Odometer
71995 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
Date
2nd Sep 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
68186 miles
Expiry
1st Sep 2007
Date
2nd Sep 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
68186 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
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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 10141 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 Nov 2026
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
7th 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%
