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DOB 811E

2014 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,834 mi
Last recorded81,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOB 811E
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,834 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 80,310 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,400 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,325 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,732 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 42,591 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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DOB 811E is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 DOB 811E, 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 12 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 DOB 811E registered?

DOB 811E is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 October 2014.

Is DOB 811E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOB 811E 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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