MOT Status
ValidMileage
70,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ecu in engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges arm fouling a wiring harness (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J80 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 J80 TUS, 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 J80 TUS registered?
J80 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 October 1998.
Is J80 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J80 TUS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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