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S177 TRJ

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,266 mi
Last recorded56,266 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 TRJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,266 miles

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS DUE TO FULL UNDERTRAY BEING FITTED.

Pass 10 May 2008 53,709 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 52,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 50,537 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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S177 TRJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S177 TRJ, 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 S177 TRJ registered?

S177 TRJ is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S177 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S177 TRJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S177 TRJ have outstanding finance?

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