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N20 MRG

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,896 mi
Last recorded50,896 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 MRG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 50,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 48,951 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 42,053 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,263 miles

Front (Both)coil springs corroded

Fail 17 May 2012 39,252 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front (Both)coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 38,644 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,361 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,147 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,344 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,740 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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N20 MRG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N20 MRG, 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 N20 MRG registered?

N20 MRG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is N20 MRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 MRG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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