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B5 BPK

1998 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,704 mi
Last recorded45,704 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BPK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 45,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,579 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,244 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 41,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,825 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 39,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 38,478 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,186 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 37,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B5 BPK is a 1998 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 B5 BPK, 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 B5 BPK registered?

B5 BPK is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is B5 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BPK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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