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AU66 AHC

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,727 mi
Last recorded14,727 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU66 AHC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 14,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 14,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 13,908 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 13,140 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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AU66 AHC is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AU66 AHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU66 AHC registered?

AU66 AHC is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is AU66 AHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU66 AHC 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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