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R69 OTT

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,099 mi
Last recorded11,099 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 OTT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 11,099 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 11,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 10,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 10,465 miles

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 May 2021 9,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 8,737 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 8,367 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 7,261 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 6,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 6,792 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 6,611 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,503 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 4,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 3,539 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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R69 OTT is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R69 OTT, 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 R69 OTT registered?

R69 OTT is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R69 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 OTT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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