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R761 TBL

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,999 mi
Last recorded120,999 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 TBL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 120,999 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,126 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 115,581 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,483 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 111,062 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear suspension corroding

under trays unable to check some components

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,886 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front anti roll bar fouling on body

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight uneven wear on front tyres

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 2 Feb 2021 109,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. not set (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low not set (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexys (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front anti roll bar fouling on body

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight uneven wear on front tyres

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,514 miles

Front anti roll bar contacting chassis

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2019 107,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flex inner ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner on wear limit poss caliper fault (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s near limit (1.2.1 (e))

both dips on lower limit

front disc corroding inner face

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 102,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 99,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,947 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 87,246 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 85,091 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,236 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,463 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 80,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,417 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,612 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s headlight corroded

n/s/f track rod end gaitor split

o/s/f track rod end gaitor split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 52,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R761 TBL is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R761 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 R761 TBL registered?

R761 TBL is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R761 TBL safe to buy?

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