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E4 HJM

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 HJM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 72,205 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 71,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 71,298 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 70,985 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 70,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,383 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 70,101 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,953 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,414 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 69,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 68,869 miles

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

windscreen wiper smearing

Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,985 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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,458 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,587 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 64,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,457 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E4 HJM is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E4 HJM, 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 E4 HJM registered?

E4 HJM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E4 HJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 HJM shows 21 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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