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R763 JPF

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,024 mi
Last recorded59,024 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 JPF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 59,024 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 55,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 55,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 55,256 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 55,253 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2013 54,309 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,113 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,809 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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R763 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R763 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 R763 JPF registered?

R763 JPF is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R763 JPF safe to buy?

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