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F18 GTA

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,071 mi
Last recorded62,071 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 GTA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 62,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 59,740 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 59,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 57,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 3 Oct 2023 57,712 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 52,015 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear on rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 51,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,551 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,747 miles

both front saddle bushes perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 48,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front saddle bushes perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 43,556 miles

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

offside rear tyre on approx 2.2mm

Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,556 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre on approx 2.2mm

Pass 10 May 2011 42,668 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 25,356 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear undertray securing bolt insecure

Fail 9 May 2011 42,668 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,002 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,002 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,079 miles

both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

offside driving light not working

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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F18 GTA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F18 GTA, 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 F18 GTA registered?

F18 GTA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is F18 GTA safe to buy?

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