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A16 XDK

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,618 mi
Last recorded38,618 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XDK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 38,618 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 38,162 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 37,438 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ?? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,717 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 35,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,929 miles

all tyres showing signs of cracking

front number plate not fitted correctly - behind windscreen

nearside front passenger seatbelts not fitted

passenger seat not fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 34,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

all tyres showing signs of cracking

front number plate not fitted correctly - behind windscreen

nearside front passenger seatbelts not fitted

passenger seat not fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 33,538 miles

exhaust emissions just met

Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,780 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 30,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,672 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,206 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,957 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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A16 XDK is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A16 XDK, 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 A16 XDK registered?

A16 XDK is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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