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ExpiredMileage
42,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure locking nut ring (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure locking nut ring (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise ==== brake fluid leval low
advise ==== wiper blade is in a poor condition
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight lift in both rear suspenion lower joint
most of the under side of vehicle not fully checked due cover thougth out
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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R747 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R747 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 R747 JPF registered?
R747 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R747 JPF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R747 JPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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