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M17 TSW

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,699 mi
Last recorded46,699 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TSW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,852 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 43,797 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 39,334 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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M17 TSW is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M17 TSW, 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 M17 TSW registered?

M17 TSW is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is M17 TSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 TSW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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