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E250 CUP

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,330 mi
Last recorded15,330 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE250 CUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 15,330 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 13,850 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 12,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 10,553 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 8,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 8,216 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2020

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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E250 CUP is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E250 CUP, 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.

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What year was E250 CUP registered?

E250 CUP is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is E250 CUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E250 CUP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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