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J77 KES

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,675 mi
Last recorded28,675 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 KES
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,675 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F steering rack (track rod) inner ball joints have some play

Fail 5 Jul 2021 28,675 miles

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

O/S/F and N/S/F steering rack (track rod) inner ball joints have some play

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 28,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 28,003 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,462 miles

offside headlamp reflector not good

Pass 29 May 2014 27,452 miles

headlamps poor, reflectors deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2013 26,952 miles

play in steering rack(slight)

Pass 13 May 2011 24,790 miles

headlamps not that good(reflectors)

Pass 12 May 2009 24,173 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,608 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 23,608 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 23,412 miles

head lamp reflector deteriorating

wiper only just clears screen

Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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J77 KES is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 J77 KES, 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 J77 KES registered?

J77 KES is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is J77 KES safe to buy?

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