Est: £10,000 - £14,000
1998 Lotus Elise S1
United Kingdom • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 70002
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Lotus Elise Series 1 is finished in Norfolk Mustard Yellow with blue upholstery and has 60,984 miles. It has some cosmetic issues and advisories on the current MOT.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, minor dents/scuffs present.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SCCGA1117WHC34396
Chassis No:
Odometer:
60,984 miles
S39 TVW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background:
Launched in 1996, the Lotus Elise Series 1 marked a return to Lotus’s core principles of lightweight construction and driver-focused engineering.
Built around a pioneering bonded aluminium chassis and clothed in lightweight composite bodywork, the Elise delivered exceptional handling characteristics with minimal reliance on power.
At its heart sits Rover’s 1.8-litre K-Series engine, providing responsive performance in a car weighing under 750kg.
With unassisted steering, finely balanced suspension and a minimalist approach, the Elise quickly earned a reputation as one of the most engaging and rewarding sports cars of its era.
The Car:
First registered in October 1998, this Lotus Elise Series 1 is finished in Norfolk Mustard Yellow Metallic with blue upholstery, a distinctive and period-correct combination.
Showing 60,984 miles, the car has had two former keepers, with the current owner acquiring it in 2005.
During this extended ownership, the Elise has been used sparingl...
Points of note
£7,875
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£20,425
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Oct 21 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
60,984 miles
Registration Date
1998-10-14
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 24 2025 with 60,984 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front / rear protection coil corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR / OSR (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Sep 24 2025 with 60,984 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front / rear protection coil corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded ALL - front / rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed
On Oct 02 2024 with 60,961 miles
Passed
On Sep 26 2023 with 60,902 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 04 2022 with 60,789 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- All suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive
Passed
On Oct 14 2021 with 60,608 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- All suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive
Passed
On Oct 12 2020 with 60,520 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- All suspension components have surface corrosion, not excessive
Passed
On Oct 22 2019 with 60,422 miles
Passed
On Oct 15 2018 with 60,292 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 12 2017 with 60,128 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 14 2016 with 59,883 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 21 2015 with 59,571 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 22 2014 with 59,292 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Nov 05 2013 with 58,779 miles
Passed
On Nov 22 2012 with 58,458 miles
Passed
On Nov 10 2011 with 57,848 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2010 with 57,352 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2009 with 56,926 miles
Passed
On Nov 25 2008 with 56,447 miles
Passed
On Nov 28 2007 with 55,726 miles
Failed
On Nov 22 2007 with 55,724 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Nov 22 2006 with 54,568 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Passed
On Nov 26 2005 with 52,487 miles
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