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R641 KGU

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,524 mi
Last recorded16,524 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 KGU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 16,524 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 16,523 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2023 16,523 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 15,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 15,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 14,624 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 12,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 10,981 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 10,981 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 9,683 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 May 2011 8,718 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 8,708 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres slight splits

Pass 28 Apr 2010 7,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,531 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 6,531 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,154 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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R641 KGU is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R641 KGU, 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 R641 KGU registered?

R641 KGU is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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