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C17 ROB

2017 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,446 mi
Last recorded14,446 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 ROB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 14,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 14,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing many minor cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 13,796 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 10,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 10,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 8,952 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 8,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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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C17 ROB is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C17 ROB, 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 C17 ROB registered?

C17 ROB is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is C17 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 ROB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C17 ROB have outstanding finance?

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