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M44 RAM

1998 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 RAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,099 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 86,099 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,593 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside rear brake pads have been over heated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,568 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTEN POOR TRY POLISH 1ST

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.7MM WEARING LOW ON EDGE

Rear ENGINE COVER HINGE FAULT

Fail 18 Oct 2017 83,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTEN POOR TRY POLISH 1ST

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

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

Offside Rear TYRE 2.7MM WEARING LOW ON EDGE

Rear ENGINE COVER HINGE FAULT

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside headlamp lenes are fading

offside front wheel bearing sounds very slightly rough when the wheel is rotated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lenses faded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 66,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,664 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 56,374 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 22 Dec 2010 56,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate is cracked.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight scratching on fron windscreen from wiper

Pass 4 Jan 2007 37,397 miles

slight play in nearside rear top suspension arm inner bush

Pass 24 Jan 2006 33,046 miles

offside front and both rear brakes are binding slightly. †

slight wear in nearside rear upper wishbone inner bush. †

Fail 24 Jan 2006 33,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front and both rear brakes are binding slightly. †

slight wear in nearside rear upper wishbone inner bush. †

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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M44 RAM is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M44 RAM, 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 M44 RAM registered?

M44 RAM is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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