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K300 SPE

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,486 mi
Last recorded58,486 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 SPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 58,486 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 58,055 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 58,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 56,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 56,791 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 55,584 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,261 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,251 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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K300 SPE is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K300 SPE, 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

How do I check the history of K300 SPE?

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What year was K300 SPE registered?

K300 SPE is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is K300 SPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K300 SPE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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