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R755 JPF

1998 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,271 mi
Last recorded75,271 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 JPF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 75,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing , both headlights are on lowest limit ,

Pass 14 Apr 2010 71,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres sidewalls are perish

Fail 13 Apr 2010 71,904 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres sidewalls are perish

Pass 1 Apr 2009 69,202 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,817 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

chip in windscreen but outside swept area

Pass 14 Apr 2007 64,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 61,861 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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R755 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R755 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 R755 JPF registered?

R755 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R755 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 JPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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