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R710 GYG

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,529 mi
Last recorded52,529 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 GYG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 52,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 52,467 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 49,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 48,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 47,738 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 47,695 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,964 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,110 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,696 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 40,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,212 miles

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

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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R710 GYG is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R710 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 R710 GYG registered?

R710 GYG is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R710 GYG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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