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R383 PGM

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,632 mi
Last recorded62,632 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 PGM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 62,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 61,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,066 miles

1/ both front tyres worn on edges and becoming perished not to cords at time of test

Pass 5 Jun 2018 60,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres perished outer edges and wearing thin inner edges

rear tyres perished outer edges of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,532 miles

1. Both front tyres starting to perish. 2. Offside front brake pads worn close to limits.

3. Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,661 miles

1/ Both front tyres becoming perished.

2/ Both rear tyres becoming perished.

3/ Front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,615 miles

as per failure

Fail 29 May 2015 57,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

1.front brake pads wearing low 2.rear brake pads wearing low

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2014 56,342 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,948 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 52,297 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,386 miles

o/s rear tyre at legal limits

Pass 20 Mar 2006 42,957 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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R383 PGM is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R383 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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R383 PGM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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