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R699 RMJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,843 mi
Last recorded69,843 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 RMJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2018 69,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,552 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,683 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 59,459 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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R699 RMJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R699 RMJ, 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 R699 RMJ registered?

R699 RMJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R699 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 RMJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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