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R798 YLA

1998 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,752 mi
Last recorded59,752 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 YLA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 59,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 58,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 58,239 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,873 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 56,965 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 56,716 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,299 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 52,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 52,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

can not fully inspect brake and fuel pipes due to covers under car

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,361 miles

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

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

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

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

front anti roll bar corroded

front number plate damaged

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2009 42,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

battery light on!

Fail 17 Jul 2009 42,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

battery light on!

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,721 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 40,232 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 40,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,235 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R798 YLA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R798 YLA, 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 R798 YLA registered?

R798 YLA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R798 YLA safe to buy?

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