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R41 MEJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,850 mi
Last recorded30,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 MEJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 30,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 30,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 30,381 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 29,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 29,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 29,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 29,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,876 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,892 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 7 Mar 2013 25,259 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 24,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 24,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside 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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R41 MEJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R41 MEJ, 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 R41 MEJ registered?

R41 MEJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R41 MEJ safe to buy?

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