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S422 RVW

1998 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,082 mi
Last recorded141,082 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Lotus Elise48,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 RVW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,082 miles

Offside steering rack-end balljoint worn.

Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,726 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 140,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 140,513 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 140,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 139,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 138,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 137,089 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,672 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres perished

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2015 133,672 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

nearside & offside front tyres perished

slight play in offside inner steering rack end

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,890 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

nearside & offside front tyres perishing around outer edges of tread

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 130,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

nearside & offside front tyres perishing around outer edges of tread

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 128,517 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Sep 2012 126,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

emission levels only just met

Pass 22 Sep 2011 124,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 124,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 122,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 118,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,737 miles

Both dipped H/Light aims ON upper limits

Rear B/Pads starting to get abit low

Rear tyres starting to get abit low on tread slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2007 103,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 103,210 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 93,287 miles

Rear tyres are worn at centers

Reduced performance atoffside park brake.

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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S422 RVW is a 1998 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S422 RVW, 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 S422 RVW registered?

S422 RVW is a 1998 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is S422 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 RVW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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