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H10 APR

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,941 mi
Last recorded64,941 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 APR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 64,941 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 63,680 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 62,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 61,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 61,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,424 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 57,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,179 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 56,864 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 52,037 miles

battery light on

Pass 5 Jul 2008 51,235 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 40,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 40,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 May 2006 33,547 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 33,547 miles

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

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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H10 APR is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H10 APR, 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 H10 APR registered?

H10 APR is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is H10 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H10 APR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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