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P50 ARO

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,238 mi
Last recorded58,238 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 ARO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 58,238 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 58,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

undertray fitted underneath of vehicle

Pass 4 Jun 2021 58,190 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 58,187 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 58,043 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 58,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2014 56,988 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 52,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,726 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both h/lamp chrome reflectors corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 50,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both h/lamp chrome reflectors corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,935 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 46,935 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 46,929 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 41,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn down to 1.6mm. advise replacement.

Fail 1 May 2009 41,000 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn down to 1.6mm. advise replacement.

Pass 27 May 2008 34,601 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 34,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 32,789 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,775 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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P50 ARO 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P50 ARO, 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 P50 ARO registered?

P50 ARO is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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