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R654 HSF

1998 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,768 mi
Last recorded79,768 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 HSF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 79,768 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 78,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 78,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 77,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,401 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 72,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,042 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,632 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,960 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 58,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine cover release mechanism very stiff in operation

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s track rod ball joint is worn - attention advised

Pass 27 Mar 2007 48,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 48,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front upper ball joints boots burst

coolant level low

Pass 31 May 2005 37,102 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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R654 HSF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Green 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 R654 HSF, 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 R654 HSF registered?

R654 HSF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R654 HSF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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