MOT Status
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78,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
the exhaust flexy section is deteriorated
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust flexy section cracked
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
exhaust flexy section cracked
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
alarm light flashing on/off with car running
exhaust corroding/rusting
front and rear brake discs starting to corrode/slight pitting evident
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
alarm light flashing on/off with car running
exhaust corroding/rusting
front and rear brake discs starting to corrode/slight pitting evident
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
underside components corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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J7 SDN is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 J7 SDN, 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 J7 SDN registered?
J7 SDN is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is J7 SDN safe to buy?
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