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16 UBH

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,423 mi
Last recorded56,423 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 UBH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 56,423 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 56,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 56,395 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 56,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 56,363 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 56,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,859 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 55,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 55,571 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,167 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 54,813 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 51,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,989 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

hole in n/s front fog light lens

Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres require attention a.s.a.p on 1.6 m/m

Fail 19 Jun 2008 38,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake pedal stiff.

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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16 UBH is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 48,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Elise fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 3,173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 UBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 16 UBH registered?

16 UBH is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is 16 UBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 UBH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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