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R748 CAY

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

27,273 mi
Last recorded27,273 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 CAY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 27,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 27,269 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 27,204 miles

Offside/nearside front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Nov 2022 27,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 26,913 miles

Slight wear offside front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2020 26,261 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 26,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,691 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Sep 2018 25,686 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear undertrays insecure

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2016 24,730 miles

floor pan covers fitted

temp repair rear exhaust

wiper not clearing screen well

Fail 18 Aug 2016 24,729 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rusted away (7.1.2)

floor pan covers fitted

wiper not clearing screen well

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,385 miles

floor pan cover fitted

wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,214 miles

floor pan covers fitted

wiper worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,924 miles

both front headlamps rusty inside

nearside front top balljoint dust boot cracking

wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,536 miles

floor pan covers fitted

nearside front upper balljoint dust cover cracking

offside front lower balljoint dust cover cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2011 21,253 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,865 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,255 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,877 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,368 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,821 miles

plastic covers over door sills

viehcle fitted with under tray

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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R748 CAY is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R748 CAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R748 CAY registered?

R748 CAY is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R748 CAY safe to buy?

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