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G7 DSG

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,292 mi
Last recorded98,292 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 DSG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 98,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,121 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,032 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 97,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,954 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 88,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 84,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 87,536 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 69,256 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 69,250 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emission test aborted due to high temp

Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,222 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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G7 DSG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G7 DSG, 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 G7 DSG registered?

G7 DSG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is G7 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 DSG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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