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M10 GGY

1998 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 GGY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 103,128 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,357 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 87,998 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 83,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 83,456 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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M10 GGY 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 M10 GGY, 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 M10 GGY registered?

M10 GGY is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is M10 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M10 GGY 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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