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J55 DOM

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 DOM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 57,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,639 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,613 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 57,608 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 57,452 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 57,438 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2019 57,431 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 57,278 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 56,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,513 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,720 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing low at inner edges and overall nearing tread limits

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 41,242 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 30,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,087 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,936 miles

front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2006 14,545 miles

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.

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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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?

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