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R135 RDM

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 RDM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 126,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 117,090 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 111,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 108,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 106,872 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,137 miles

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Pass 17 May 2014 101,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 98,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 95,480 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 90,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 87,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 85,151 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 84,607 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 81,764 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 77,664 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 73,100 miles
Fail 26 May 2006

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

Fail 19 May 2006 73,000 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R135 RDM 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 80%.

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 R135 RDM, 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 R135 RDM registered?

R135 RDM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R135 RDM safe to buy?

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