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R393 GAA

1998 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 GAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 59,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 59,427 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 59,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 59,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 59,018 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,931 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 58,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,222 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,060 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,041 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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R393 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R393 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 R393 GAA registered?

R393 GAA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R393 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 GAA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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