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B10 MDN

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,660 mi
Last recorded25,660 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 MDN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 25,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Apr 2023 25,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Apr 2023 25,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2022 24,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back Box Tail Pipes (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,509 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to the wear indicators in middle of tread pattern

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen is marked/scratched in drivers view area

Fail 26 Jun 2018 24,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres getting close to the wear indicators in middle of tread pattern

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen is marked/scratched in drivers view area

Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,358 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 24,350 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,293 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,983 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,692 miles

Noise eminating from offsdie front wheel bearing, no roughness felt though

Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,644 miles

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

Noise from offside front wheel bearing

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,407 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 23,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 22,757 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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B10 MDN is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B10 MDN, 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 B10 MDN registered?

B10 MDN is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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