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R368 JPG

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,548 mi
Last recorded66,548 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 JPG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,548 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 66,460 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,543 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 65,034 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 64,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,052 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 62,472 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 62,460 miles

Emissions not tested engine getting hot (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2017 62,074 miles

small front no plate fitted from new

Fail 18 May 2017 62,062 miles

Emissions not tested co to high & to hot to test (7.3.A.1)

small front no plate fitted from new

Pass 12 May 2016 61,033 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 59,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 May 2015 59,708 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 58,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 57,768 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 56,569 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2010 55,013 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 53,815 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 52,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 62,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2007 50,204 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 46,809 miles

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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R368 JPG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R368 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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What year was R368 JPG registered?

R368 JPG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R368 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 JPG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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