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L66 TUS

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,443 mi
Last recorded50,443 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 TUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 50,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 49,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,389 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,075 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 48,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,904 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,589 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,181 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 47,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 46,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 45,694 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,896 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,512 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 36,922 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 35,024 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,720 miles

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

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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L66 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 L66 TUS, 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 L66 TUS registered?

L66 TUS is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is L66 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L66 TUS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L66 TUS have outstanding finance?

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