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46,646 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front and rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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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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