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F5 UUN

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 UUN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 118,331 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2025 118,314 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,989 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2024 113,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 109,335 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 104,221 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,925 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 94,396 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 94,396 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,955 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock bush is deteriorated badly but has no movement at time of inspection (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,638 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 93,638 miles

Service brake lagging in operation Pedal spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,039 miles

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2017 92,039 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both front (1.8)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front headlamp beam pattern are of poor quality can just make out a beam pattern satisfactory to pass at time of test.

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,635 miles

Interior mirror not fitted at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Headlamp insecure (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Part if high intensity discharge light main beam function not working (1.7.5a)

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

Interior mirror not fitted at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,415 miles

Both front headlamps have hid's fitted light output and beam pattern is of poor quality

Interior mirror not fitted at time of inspection

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,411 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split and insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Interior mirror not fitted at time of inspection

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 82,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 May 2014 82,907 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 81,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 81,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 80,544 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre mirror missing

Fail 28 May 2012 80,544 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre mirror missing

Fail 10 Mar 2012 80,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 78,764 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 76,856 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,591 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper is poor at clearing screan .

Pass 15 May 2008 72,237 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 72,144 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

over heated on emissions test

Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,602 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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F5 UUN is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F5 UUN, 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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F5 UUN is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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