MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,928 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both front tyres wearing low at inner edges and overall nearing tread limits
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front tyres wearing low at inner edges
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J55 DOM is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 J55 DOM, 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 J55 DOM registered?
J55 DOM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 March 1998.
Is J55 DOM safe to buy?
The MOT history for J55 DOM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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