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30 TC

2009 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,146 mi
Last recorded6,146 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 TC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 6,146 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 5,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 5,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 5,359 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 5,239 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 5,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 4,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 4,879 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 4,864 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 4,522 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 4,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 3,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 3,231 miles

n/s/f track rod end loosing greese

o/s/f track rod end boot loosing greese

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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30 TC is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 30 TC, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 30 TC registered?

30 TC is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is 30 TC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 30 TC shows 13 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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