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AU18 BJJ

2018 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,760 mi
Last recorded21,760 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 BJJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 21,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 20,933 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 18,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 15,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 12,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal now (5.2.3 (e))

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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AU18 BJJ is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 AU18 BJJ, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU18 BJJ?

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What year was AU18 BJJ registered?

AU18 BJJ is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is AU18 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 BJJ shows 5 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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