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79 JJK

2010 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

8,386 mi
Last recorded8,386 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration79 JJK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 8,386 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 8,056 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 7,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 7,377 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 7,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 7,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 6,981 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 6,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 5,499 miles

under side of vehicle not fully inspected due to full covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 4,999 miles

underside of vehicle not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 4,764 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 4,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 3,002 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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79 JJK is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 79 JJK, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 79 JJK registered?

79 JJK is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 December 2010.

Is 79 JJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 79 JJK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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