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R389 GAA

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 GAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 105,297 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 104,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 103,083 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays restricting viewing

Pass 3 Feb 2022 101,030 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 101,016 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,894 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 98,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 98,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,707 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 96,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,573 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 90,757 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 88,997 miles

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded slightly

Rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded in places

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread sligtly

Small crack at screen and bottom edge getting abit deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2007 87,899 miles

Difficult to open offside front door from outside

Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 85,784 miles

Front and rear coil springs abit corroded slightly

Small cracks at screen

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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R389 GAA 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 89.5%.

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 R389 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R389 GAA?

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What year was R389 GAA registered?

R389 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R389 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 GAA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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