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R378 JPG

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,407 mi
Last recorded42,407 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 JPG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,763 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 39,253 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 36,127 miles

o/s headlamp loose

Pass 6 Mar 2010 34,167 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and worn on inner edges

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 31,330 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 28,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 28,558 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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R378 JPG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R378 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 R378 JPG registered?

R378 JPG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R378 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 JPG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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