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C11 SEJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 SEJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,111 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,289 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,941 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Near Side rear brake binding when turned by hand

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 52,975 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 51,099 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 50,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 45,064 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,657 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate appears slightly small (+ no markings )

Fail 7 Jan 2008 41,657 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate appears slightly small (+ no markings )

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,318 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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C11 SEJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 C11 SEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 SEJ registered?

C11 SEJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 March 1998.

Is C11 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 SEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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