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R417 FAV

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,635 mi
Last recorded57,635 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 FAV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 53,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 53,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,606 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Both brake pedal and clutch pedal plates have slight play in them (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsf metal brake hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 53,450 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,000 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 52,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 52,296 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,369 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,373 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,390 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,837 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,996 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 46,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,140 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 43,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,898 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,174 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,262 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 36,494 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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R417 FAV is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R417 FAV, 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 R417 FAV registered?

R417 FAV is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R417 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R417 FAV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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