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R357 JPG

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,871 mi
Last recorded35,871 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 35,871 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 35,839 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 35,839 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 33,021 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 31,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 30,354 miles

offside main beam lamp damaged

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 30 May 2013 30,353 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside main beam lamp damaged

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 16 May 2011 30,322 miles

offside front fog lamp lens damaged

small crack in front number plate

Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,527 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,645 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2009 25,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,084 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 20,083 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

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 JPG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R357 JPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R357 JPG registered?

R357 JPG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R357 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R357 JPG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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