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5 VNN

2017 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,381 mi
Last recorded15,381 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 VNN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 15,381 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 14,258 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 12,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 11,169 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 11,169 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

water coolant low

Pass 9 Jun 2021 8,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 6,556 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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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5 VNN is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 5 VNN, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5 VNN registered?

5 VNN is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is 5 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 VNN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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