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R6 PKW

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,476 mi
Last recorded62,476 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 PKW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,476 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,298 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,114 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,868 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,634 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 60,483 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 60,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,172 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 54,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,779 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,194 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 51,153 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R6 PKW is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R6 PKW, 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 R6 PKW registered?

R6 PKW is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R6 PKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 PKW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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