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R382 PGM

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,798 mi
Last recorded45,798 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 PGM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 45,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 44,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 44,260 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,219 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 44,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,398 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 40,449 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 40,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wheel noise when spun

Fail 6 May 2009 36,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 6 May 2009 36,828 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front and rear tyres have cuts in side walls

Pass 15 May 2008 33,130 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 22,409 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play near side rear bottom ball joint

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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R382 PGM is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R382 PGM, 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 R382 PGM registered?

R382 PGM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R382 PGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 PGM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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