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JIG 4505

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

20,013 mi
Last recorded20,013 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 4505
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2026 20,013 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2025 19,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 19,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2021 19,729 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,553 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 19,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2015 19,396 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 19,315 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 19,075 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 18,985 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,854 miles

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)

nearside rear track rod end joint slight play

Fail 26 Jan 2011 18,854 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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)

nearside rear track rod end joint slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,689 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,372 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,192 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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JIG 4505 is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JIG 4505, 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 JIG 4505 registered?

JIG 4505 is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is JIG 4505 safe to buy?

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