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L6 OTU

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,420 mi
Last recorded58,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 OTU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,420 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 57,888 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 57,867 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 57,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 46,292 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 40,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,215 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,393 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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L6 OTU is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 L6 OTU, 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 L6 OTU?

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What year was L6 OTU registered?

L6 OTU is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is L6 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 OTU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L6 OTU have outstanding finance?

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