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F11 PPE

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

51,113 mi
Last recorded51,113 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF11 PPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,087 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 50,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 48,399 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 48,054 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 47,406 miles

underbody cover

Pass 13 May 2015 46,601 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 45,279 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 45,273 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 43,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,505 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 43,236 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,649 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 40,473 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 38,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 38,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,066 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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F11 PPE is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F11 PPE, 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 F11 PPE registered?

F11 PPE is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is F11 PPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F11 PPE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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