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R390 GAA

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,934 mi
Last recorded72,934 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 GAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 72,886 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 72,886 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 72,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 72,039 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 71,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 71,946 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,687 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 71,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 71,666 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 71,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 71,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,839 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 70,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,310 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,763 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 61,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,562 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 57,416 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 55,842 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 55,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,953 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 54,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R390 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R390 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 R390 GAA registered?

R390 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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