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B10 XAF

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 88,780 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 88,570 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,857 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 87,849 miles

Offside 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,300 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 86,278 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,005 miles

Nearside Rear park brake slow to retract

Pass 17 Oct 2019 83,690 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,690 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lamps not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 79,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads not using all brake disc area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 79,921 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads not using all brake disc area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre uneven wear inner edge 225/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,252 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly inner edge

Offside Rear slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Oct 2017 77,152 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,222 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,795 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,743 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 68,366 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 68,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 60,407 miles

offside front headlamp is stone chipped, light output is slightly reduced due to water inside headlamp unit

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,256 miles

crack in offside front headlamp lens

Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in offside front headlamp lens

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,849 miles

Both front brake discs becoming worn

Crack in offside front headlamp lens

Fail 15 Sep 2008 45,849 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front brake discs becoming worn

Crack in offside front headlamp lens

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,968 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 13 Sep 2006 37,140 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,229 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 XAF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

B10 XAF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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