MOT Status
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26,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/r brake calliper arm seized
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
o/s/r brake calliper arm seized
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
car overheating
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
car overheating
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R697 GYG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 R697 GYG, 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 R697 GYG registered?
R697 GYG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R697 GYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R697 GYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R697 GYG have outstanding finance?
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