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R380 GAA

1998 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,927 mi
Last recorded28,927 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 GAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 May 2010 28,927 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,903 miles

Exhaust front pipe outter mesh broken on flexible joint

Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,229 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,465 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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R380 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R380 GAA, 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 GAA registered?

R380 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R380 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 GAA shows 5 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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