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R77 MLA

1998 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,038 mi
Last recorded62,038 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 MLA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 62,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 108,200 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 61,617 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,726 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 60,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2019 60,369 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 59,851 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 57,628 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2012 56,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 54,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,590 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,039 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,271 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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R77 MLA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R77 MLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R77 MLA registered?

R77 MLA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R77 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R77 MLA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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