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J13 MDP

1998 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,507 mi
Last recorded70,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 MDP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 70,507 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 70,376 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 70,281 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,303 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,186 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,864 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,364 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,843 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,742 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,090 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 60,159 miles

Drivers seat, slight play in floor bracket

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,159 miles

Drivers seat, slight play in floor bracket

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,440 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 59,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 57,752 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 55,634 miles

n/s front caliper antirattle spring not fitted

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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J13 MDP is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J13 MDP, 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 J13 MDP registered?

J13 MDP is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is J13 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 MDP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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