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P11 OAR

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 OAR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,006 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,122 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 121,858 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 121,400 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,399 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,711 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 118,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,310 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 117,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,923 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,215 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 114,211 miles

Drivers seat adjustment stiff

Pass 21 Oct 2011 113,181 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 111,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 111,129 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 109,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 107,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 102,411 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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P11 OAR is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P11 OAR, 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 P11 OAR registered?

P11 OAR is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is P11 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 OAR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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