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R412 ENE

1998 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 ENE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 84,790 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 84,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 84,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,164 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 82,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 81,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

park brake low reading

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 80,104 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,265 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,288 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 74,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 73,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 71,164 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 66,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 62,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 47,132 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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R412 ENE is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R412 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.

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What year was R412 ENE registered?

R412 ENE is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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