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R13 SAH

1998 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,646 mi
Last recorded46,646 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 SAH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,646 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 46,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 46,535 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,513 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 46,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 46,472 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front and rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 45,996 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,303 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 44,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,482 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 42,704 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 42,012 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,312 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,464 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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R13 SAH is a 1998 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R13 SAH, 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 R13 SAH registered?

R13 SAH is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R13 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 SAH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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