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R607 EHJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

72,024 mi
Last recorded72,024 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 EHJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 72,024 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 72,024 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,620 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 71,620 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,594 miles

Wipers and washers poor

Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,594 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Wipers and washers poor

Pass 8 May 2013 71,122 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 71,122 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,163 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,179 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,983 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,951 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,246 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,409 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 47,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outter edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2006 44,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outter edge.

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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R607 EHJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R607 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 R607 EHJ registered?

R607 EHJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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