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R151 HDV

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,272 mi
Last recorded42,272 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 HDV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 42,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,258 miles

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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 42,257 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 41,764 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,544 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 41,162 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin

slight movement in nsr lower suspention arm ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2013 39,892 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,886 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,559 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,843 miles

os steering rack gaiter deteriorating

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake hose feruls slightly corroded

slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm bushs

Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,620 miles

slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm bushs

underside of vehicle covered by shields not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2009 31,620 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,416 miles

osf and nsf tyres on legal limit on inner edges

slight movement in nsr upper suspention arm inner bushs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,282 miles

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

slight play in nsr lower suspention arm ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2006 21,035 miles

osr and nsr tyres close to legal limit

slight play os outer track rod end

slight play osf and nsf antiroll bar bushs

Fail 4 Aug 2006 21,035 miles

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.

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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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.

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