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R423 ENE

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,467 mi
Last recorded45,467 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 ENE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,467 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 43,687 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 40,199 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 40,192 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 37,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2011 31,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,286 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 28,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,476 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,584 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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R423 ENE is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R423 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 R423 ENE registered?

R423 ENE is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R423 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 ENE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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