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E17 DJP

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,151 mi
Last recorded65,151 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 DJP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,151 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,580 miles

Offside Front headlamp cover cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 62,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,353 miles

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

o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses ferrules slighty corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2006 58,285 miles

attention to horn

Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,836 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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E17 DJP is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E17 DJP, 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 E17 DJP registered?

E17 DJP is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is E17 DJP safe to buy?

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