MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,821 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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R733 JPF 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 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R733 JPF, 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 R733 JPF registered?
R733 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 February 1998.
Is R733 JPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R733 JPF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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