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AU67 AFE

2018 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,342 mi
Last recorded37,342 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU67 AFE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 37,342 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside screen washer jet output poor

Pass 2 Mar 2023 34,412 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 19,473 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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AU67 AFE is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AU67 AFE, 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.

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What year was AU67 AFE registered?

AU67 AFE is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is AU67 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU67 AFE shows 4 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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