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E9 VRY

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

39,604 mi
Last recorded39,604 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 VRY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 39,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 39,263 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 38,959 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 38,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 38,140 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 36,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 35,343 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 35,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 35,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 34,370 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 33,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 32,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 31,873 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 31,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 29,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,279 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 27,914 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,673 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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E9 VRY is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E9 VRY, 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 E9 VRY registered?

E9 VRY is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E9 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 VRY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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