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R601 EHJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,943 mi
Last recorded19,943 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 EHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 19,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 19,877 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 19,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 19,754 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 19,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 19,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 18,736 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 18,452 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 18,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 18,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 18,184 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,249 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 15,230 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 14,044 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 10,884 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 9,661 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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R601 EHJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R601 EHJ, 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 R601 EHJ registered?

R601 EHJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R601 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 EHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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