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DIL 243

2017 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,303 mi
Last recorded1,303 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 243
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 1,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 1,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 1,254 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres have slight flat spots

Pass 11 Apr 2023 1,223 miles

all tyres slight flat spots

Pass 7 Apr 2022 822 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 556 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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DIL 243 is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DIL 243, 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 DIL 243 registered?

DIL 243 is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is DIL 243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 243 shows 7 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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