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EL58 LOT

2017 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,225 mi
Last recorded7,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL58 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 7,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 6,958 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 6,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 6,240 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 5,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 4,165 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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EL58 LOT is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EL58 LOT, 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 EL58 LOT registered?

EL58 LOT is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2017.

Is EL58 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL58 LOT shows 6 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 EL58 LOT have outstanding finance?

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