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R672 HSF

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,356 mi
Last recorded24,356 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 HSF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 24,356 miles

VEICLE ONLY USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS,AND VEHICLE NOT USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISIBILITY

Pass 5 May 2010 21,423 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,540 miles

crack in windscreen drivers side outside zone A and swept area.

nearside rear speed sensor wire touching drive shaft

nearside track rod end & upper and lower suspesion arm ball joint dust covers perished both sides.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 17,540 miles

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

crack in windscreen drivers side outside zone A and swept area.

nearside rear speed sensor wire touching drive shaft

nearside track rod end & upper and lower suspesion arm ball joint dust covers perished both sides.

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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R672 HSF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R672 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 R672 HSF registered?

R672 HSF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 April 1998.

Is R672 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 HSF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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