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R770 URM

1998 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,000 mi
Last recorded75,000 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 URM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear N/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 74,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 73,323 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,125 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure coil spring area (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of vehicle undersealed

suspension system lubricated

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

surface corrosion to all suspension & steering components

tin plates covering underside restricting view

Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,998 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,998 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,823 miles

advise nearside front inner main beam lense cracked

advise non standard seat belts fitted

advise only to offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

advise only to rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside front inner main beam lense cracked

advise non standard seat belts fitted

advise only to offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge

advise only to rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 60,795 miles

condition of centre stop light

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 60,769 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 60,769 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 60,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,263 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 60,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise strong front discs pitted

advise strong rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,997 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 57,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s front brake caliper has brake fluid on bleed nipple cleaned of and rechecked

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,307 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 53,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 48,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R770 URM is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R770 URM, 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 R770 URM registered?

R770 URM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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