1998 Lotus Elise 1.8

Price: £30,000.

AskCar lists 49 used Lotus Elise from 37 UK dealerships, as of 7 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Lotus
  • Model: Elise
  • Version: 1.8 Manual RWD Euro 2 2dr (118 bhp)
  • Year: 1998
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 2 seats
  • Engine: 1.8 litres, 118 bhp
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Rear-wheel drive
  • Colour: Silver
  • CO2: 168 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This car was first seen in our listings data 43 days ago. The latest recorded MOT expiry date is 8 October 2026, which has passed. Confirm its status with the dealer. You can find this car at The Classic Motor Hub in Bibury. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 7 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1998 Lotus Elise has been on sale for at least 43 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £30,000. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 7 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 8 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It has had 23 MOTs. The latest, on 9 October 2025, passed.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 28,892 miles.

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