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Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play up down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
slight lip front and rear brake discs
slight play in o/s steering
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
DIGITAL ODOMETER IN-OP UNABLE TO RECORD MILEAGE.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
DIGITAL ODOMETER IN-OP UNABLE TO RECORD MILEAGE.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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W498 RLJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 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 W498 RLJ, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W498 RLJ registered?
W498 RLJ is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2000.
Is W498 RLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W498 RLJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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