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R630 VLN

1998 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 VLN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 79,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2016 76,244 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,778 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 74,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 73,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 71,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 71,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,723 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fans not cutting in

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 25 Jun 2009 70,258 miles

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

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

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fans not cutting in

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,407 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes

wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 11 Jun 2008 69,407 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both mfront anti roll wrap around bushes have slight play

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 23 Jun 2007 68,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 62,520 miles

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)

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

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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R630 VLN is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R630 VLN, 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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R630 VLN is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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