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R357 FSG

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,907 mi
Last recorded26,907 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 FSG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 26,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 26,830 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 26,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 26,323 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 26,323 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 25,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2017 25,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have been coated not allowing thourough inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes have been coated not allowing thourough inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,141 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 21,135 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,540 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2011 19,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 19,169 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,463 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,219 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 16,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,767 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,649 miles

advise front brakes both have slight bind/ advise strip,grease,& clean

advise n/s headlight in poor condition

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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R357 FSG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R357 FSG, 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 R357 FSG registered?

R357 FSG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R357 FSG safe to buy?

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