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H15 MTR

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 MTR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 May 2021 48,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 48,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 48,012 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 47,638 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 47,449 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 47,219 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 47,056 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 46,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,081 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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H15 MTR is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H15 MTR, 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 H15 MTR registered?

H15 MTR is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is H15 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 MTR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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