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R79 TRA

1998 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,510 mi
Last recorded82,510 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 TRA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,510 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2017 82,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

surface corrosion around front and rear suspension

Fail 12 Dec 2015 80,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion around front and rear suspension

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,331 miles

Offside front main beam light glass broken

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 71,869 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,259 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,268 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside rear track rod end

Slight play in steering rack at offside

Fail 16 Nov 2007 52,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside rear track rod end

Slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,557 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 35,630 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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R79 TRA is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R79 TRA, 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 R79 TRA registered?

R79 TRA is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R79 TRA safe to buy?

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