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E1 CSE

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,078 mi
Last recorded35,078 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 CSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 35,078 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 35,078 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 34,956 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 34,271 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 33,721 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 33,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,567 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 33,530 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 33,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,451 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 33,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,308 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,151 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,979 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,437 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,278 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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E1 CSE is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E1 CSE, 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 E1 CSE registered?

E1 CSE is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is E1 CSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 CSE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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