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H8 MLY

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,404 mi
Last recorded36,404 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 MLY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2016 36,404 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 36,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,803 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,527 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 33,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,924 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,308 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,567 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 23,583 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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H8 MLY is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H8 MLY, 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 H8 MLY registered?

H8 MLY is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is H8 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 MLY shows 12 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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