MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
Difficult to open offside front door from outside
Rear flexable brake hose ends are rusty.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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