MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,237 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight spotting on all brake discs
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight spotting on all brake discs
Advise Movement At Both Track Rod Ends.
Advise Wiper Blade Starting To Deteriorate.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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R657 HSF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R657 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 R657 HSF registered?
R657 HSF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is R657 HSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R657 HSF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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