MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1/ both front tyres worn on edges and becoming perished not to cords at time of test
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
1. Both front tyres starting to perish. 2. Offside front brake pads worn close to limits.
3. Both rear tyres starting to perish.
1/ Both front tyres becoming perished.
2/ Both rear tyres becoming perished.
3/ Front brake pads becoming worn.
as per failure
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
o/s rear tyre at legal limits
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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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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What year was R383 PGM registered?
R383 PGM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 May 1998.
Is R383 PGM safe to buy?
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