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R680 HHO

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 HHO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,927 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 49,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,678 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 49,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,592 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,854 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 48,562 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 48,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 47,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 47,612 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,530 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 47,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 47,265 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 47,264 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,258 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,839 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2010 45,573 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 45,256 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 45,256 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 41,799 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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R680 HHO is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R680 HHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R680 HHO?

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What year was R680 HHO registered?

R680 HHO is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R680 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 HHO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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