MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,942 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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rear tyre pressures low
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing and track rod end
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear tyre pressures low
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing and track rod end
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R748 TBL is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R748 TBL, 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 R748 TBL registered?
R748 TBL is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 January 1998.
Is R748 TBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R748 TBL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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