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R711 RMJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

25,668 mi
Last recorded25,668 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 RMJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 25,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 25,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 24,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 24,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 24,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 24,062 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 23,989 miles

Front number plate is cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,102 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,608 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,760 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 20,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 19,847 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 19,112 miles

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

wiper getting poor

Pass 31 May 2006 18,726 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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R711 RMJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R711 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 R711 RMJ registered?

R711 RMJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R711 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 RMJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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