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R380 BLA

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,206 mi
Last recorded58,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 BLA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 May 2012 58,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 58,081 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 57,838 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,690 miles

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

n/s/f track rod arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,048 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,497 miles

+++++STEERING RACK HAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE NEAR SIDE +++++

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,497 miles

+++++STEERING RACK HAS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE NEAR SIDE +++++

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 53,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 47,249 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 46,303 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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R380 BLA 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 72.7%.

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 R380 BLA, 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 R380 BLA registered?

R380 BLA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R380 BLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 BLA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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