MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,272 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pads starting to wear thin
slight movement in nsr lower suspention arm ball joint
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
os steering rack gaiter deteriorating
osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake hose feruls slightly corroded
slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm bushs
slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm bushs
underside of vehicle covered by shields not allowing full inspection
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm bushs
underside of vehicle covered by shields not allowing full inspection
osf and nsf tyres on legal limit on inner edges
slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm inner bushs
osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges
slight play in nsr lower suspention arm ball joint
osr and nsr tyres close to legal limit
slight play os outer track rod end
slight play osf and nsf antiroll bar bushs
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nsr and osr tyres close to legal limit
slight play os outer track rod end
slight play osf and nsf antiroll bar bushs
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R151 HDV is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 R151 HDV, 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 R151 HDV registered?
R151 HDV is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R151 HDV safe to buy?
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