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R416 EEW

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,222 mi
Last recorded16,222 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 EEW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 16,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 16,148 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,018 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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R416 EEW is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R416 EEW, 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 R416 EEW registered?

R416 EEW is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R416 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 EEW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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