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ANG 10L

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,239 mi
Last recorded54,239 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANG 10L
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 54,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 53,944 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 53,715 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 53,160 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 52,460 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 49,135 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 44,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,295 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,098 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,519 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 34,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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ANG 10L is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ANG 10L, 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 ANG 10L registered?

ANG 10L is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is ANG 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANG 10L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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