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E2 DMY

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DMY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2021 63,099 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 62,703 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 61,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 60,320 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,367 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 54,095 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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E2 DMY is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E2 DMY, 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 E2 DMY registered?

E2 DMY is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is E2 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 DMY shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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