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R617 KCD

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

84,226 mi
Last recorded84,226 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 KCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,226 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 83,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 83,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,988 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,400 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,784 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 75,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,407 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 74,541 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 74,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,592 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 39,763 miles

unable to carry out full steering,suspension and brake inspection due to extensive body undertrays

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,001 miles

full body undertray fitted unable to do full inspection on rear brakes or suspension

Fail 19 Feb 2009 28,970 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,032 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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R617 KCD is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R617 KCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R617 KCD registered?

R617 KCD is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R617 KCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 KCD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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