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J6 LJT

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,295 mi
Last recorded56,295 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 LJT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 55,521 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,660 miles

underside of vehicle covered in

Fail 21 Jun 2011 39,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

underside of vehicle covered in

Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,371 miles

water level low

Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

water level low

Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,685 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 35,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,844 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in screen out side wiper sweep

n/s head lamp main beam len broken

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,283 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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J6 LJT is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 LJT, 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 J6 LJT registered?

J6 LJT is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is J6 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 LJT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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