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R75 BLD

1998 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,930 mi
Last recorded94,930 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 BLD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 94,930 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 90,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 84,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 79,078 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 79,077 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 72,196 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,971 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,194 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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R75 BLD is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R75 BLD, 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 R75 BLD registered?

R75 BLD is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is R75 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 BLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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