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S331 RBC

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,241 mi
Last recorded31,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 RBC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 29,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,025 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 22,514 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,101 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 18,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 17,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 7,209 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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S331 RBC is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S331 RBC, 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 S331 RBC registered?

S331 RBC is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S331 RBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 RBC shows 11 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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