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DW12 ROB

2017 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,692 mi
Last recorded18,692 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW12 ROB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 18,692 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 17,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 15,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 15,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 13,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 11,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 9,548 miles
Pass 4 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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DW12 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 DW12 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

How do I check the history of DW12 ROB?

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What year was DW12 ROB registered?

DW12 ROB is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is DW12 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW12 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.

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