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R11 MLD

1998 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,844 mi
Last recorded47,844 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 MLD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,844 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 47,830 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,495 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,720 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 37,388 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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R11 MLD is a 1998 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R11 MLD, 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 R11 MLD registered?

R11 MLD is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R11 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R11 MLD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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