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R395 FSG

1998 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,393 mi
Last recorded58,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 FSG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,199 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 54,735 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 54,692 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,266 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,184 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,556 miles

both rear brake pipes greased

front reg plate starting to disfigure

front wiper blade torn

play at n/s r track control arm

Pass 27 Mar 2007 41,105 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 41,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 34,193 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 33,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R395 FSG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R395 FSG, 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 R395 FSG registered?

R395 FSG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R395 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 FSG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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