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ELZ 3773

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,291 mi
Last recorded77,291 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 3773
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 75,906 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 74,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 72,296 miles

Handbrake only just met performance requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 71,011 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 70,968 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 67,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 61,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 58,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,966 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,192 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,640 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 35,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 15,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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ELZ 3773 is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,998cc 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 ELZ 3773, 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

How do I check the history of ELZ 3773?

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What year was ELZ 3773 registered?

ELZ 3773 is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is ELZ 3773 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 3773 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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