MOT Status
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156,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Toe arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level has 1 of5 bulbs not illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level has 1 of5 bulbs not illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering rack † †wiper slightly smearing † †all coil springs corroded † †undertrays fitted to vehicle † †different size tyres front to rear † † † †
corrosion to underside of vehicle
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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R62 FYJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 R62 FYJ, 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 R62 FYJ registered?
R62 FYJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 1998.
Is R62 FYJ safe to buy?
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