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R404 ENE

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,191 mi
Last recorded66,191 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 ENE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,657 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 65,292 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 63,711 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 63,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 61,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 59,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,910 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,251 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,013 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,819 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 38,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,480 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 33,476 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 30,520 miles

NSF STEERING RACK INNER BALJOINT SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,815 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R404 ENE is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R404 ENE, 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

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What year was R404 ENE registered?

R404 ENE is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R404 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 ENE shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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