MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,891 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper ball joint cover rubber perrished
Offside Rear Upper ball joint cover rubber perrished
Rear both rear tyres perrished in tread but cannot see cords
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper ball joint cover rubber perrished
Offside Rear Upper ball joint cover rubber perrished
Rear both rear tyres perrished in tread but cannot see cords
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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R423 FAV is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 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 R423 FAV registered?
R423 FAV is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 April 1998.
Is R423 FAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R423 FAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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