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R10 TXL

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,721 mi
Last recorded58,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 TXL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 58,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 56,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,722 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 55,722 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 55,003 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front lower and upper suspension arms rusty

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2021 55,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower and upper suspension arms rusty

both rear lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,822 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,837 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 52,837 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 51,329 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2016 46,155 miles

Slight exhaust leak at catalyst

Pass 6 May 2015 42,427 miles

Leak on cat joint

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)

Fail 6 May 2015 42,427 miles

Leak on cat joint

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 34,947 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,855 miles

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

O/side front tyre has slight damsge between the tread

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,301 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,301 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Coolant leak from radiator

Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,640 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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R10 TXL is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R10 TXL, 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 R10 TXL registered?

R10 TXL is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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