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CO17 ORW

2017 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO17 ORW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2026 21,145 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 18,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 15,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 15,060 miles

All 4 tyres show signs of track use, melted rubber on tread

Pass 24 Aug 2022 12,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 8,995 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 8,117 miles
Pass 19 May 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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CO17 ORW is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CO17 ORW, 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

How do I check the history of CO17 ORW?

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What year was CO17 ORW registered?

CO17 ORW is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is CO17 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO17 ORW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CO17 ORW have outstanding finance?

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