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M111 AOB

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,495 mi
Last recorded35,495 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 AOB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 35,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,395 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 32,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 32,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 31,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,906 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 29,147 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,105 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 27,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,198 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,092 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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M111 AOB is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M111 AOB, 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 M111 AOB registered?

M111 AOB is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is M111 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M111 AOB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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