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R384 GAA

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,722 mi
Last recorded55,722 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 GAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 55,722 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,485 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,476 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 52,016 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,981 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 46,432 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 45,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 44,427 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,747 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,660 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,517 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,076 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 32,400 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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R384 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 R384 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 R384 GAA registered?

R384 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R384 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R384 GAA shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R384 GAA have outstanding finance?

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