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NDE 185Y

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,606 mi
Last recorded60,606 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDE 185Y
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 60,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 52,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 51,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 49,551 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,990 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,548 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 41,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,412 miles

O/S HEADLAMP POOR REFLECTOR/CRACKED LENS

O/S OUTER BRAKE PAD SUSPECTED CRUMBLING > PAD OUT CHECK ADVISED

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,933 miles

HEADLAMPS ON HIGH/LOW LIMIT + O/S DAMAGED/REFLECTOR POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

HEADLAMPS ON HIGH/LOW LIMIT + O/S DAMAGED/REFLECTOR POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,377 miles

COOLENT LEAK N/S/FRONT

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/ HEADLAMP CRACKED + O/S DISCOLOURED

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,446 miles

front wiper blade

rear brake pads starting to crumble from lack of use.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,593 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,147 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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NDE 185Y is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NDE 185Y, 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 NDE 185Y registered?

NDE 185Y is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is NDE 185Y safe to buy?

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