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A7 LUG

1998 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,106 mi
Last recorded65,106 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LUG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,106 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2008 65,106 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 62,931 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 59,896 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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A7 LUG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 LUG, 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 A7 LUG registered?

A7 LUG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A7 LUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 LUG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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