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R426 FAV

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,094 mi
Last recorded32,094 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 FAV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 32,094 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 31,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 29,486 miles

undertrays make inspection difficult on all brake and suspension components

Pass 14 May 2013 27,822 miles

undertrays make underside inspection difficult and impossible in some areas

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,617 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 26,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,618 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,618 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,360 miles

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes and chassis members due to under trays

Fail 6 Jul 2007 21,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes and chassis members due to under trays

Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,068 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 15,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 12,577 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)

Fail 21 Jun 2005 12,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R426 FAV is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R426 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 R426 FAV registered?

R426 FAV is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R426 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R426 FAV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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