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FIB 50

1998 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,950 mi
Last recorded44,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIB 50
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 44,950 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 44,950 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 44,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise track check (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 43,920 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 43,920 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 42,770 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 42,756 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 40,716 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,479 miles

N\S\F BRAKE READINGS POOR

Pass 22 May 2018 38,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 37,646 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 35,942 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 34,866 miles

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

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT LOOSE ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 8 May 2015 34,866 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT LOOSE ADVISE REPAIR

Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 33,789 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,116 miles

nearside rear handbrake cable sticking

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 12 May 2011 31,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,799 miles

slight play in offside front & nearside front anti roll bar links

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2008 26,842 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 26,842 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 25,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 24,490 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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FIB 50 is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FIB 50, 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 FIB 50?

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What year was FIB 50 registered?

FIB 50 is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is FIB 50 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIB 50 shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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