MOT Status
ValidMileage
35,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
front registration plate cracked
offside main beam lamp damaged
slight bind on offside front brake
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
offside front fog lamp lens damaged
small crack in front number plate
front number plate cracked
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
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of R357 JPG?
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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.
Does R357 JPG have outstanding finance?
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