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R642 BEC

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,637 mi
Last recorded31,637 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 BEC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 31,637 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 31,475 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 31,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 31,437 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 31,351 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 31,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 31,214 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 31,212 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 30,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,642 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 28,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 26,604 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,685 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 22,815 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 21,000 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,097 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,372 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 18,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 16,836 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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R642 BEC 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 R642 BEC, 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 R642 BEC registered?

R642 BEC is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R642 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 BEC 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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