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2 GAS

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,718 mi
Last recorded38,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GAS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,718 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 38,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 37,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 37,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake pipe is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Nsf tyre has screw in tread ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted/rusty on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 36,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,744 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 32,631 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 31,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,066 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 27,070 miles

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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2 GAS is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 2 GAS, 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 2 GAS registered?

2 GAS is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is 2 GAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 GAS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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