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GH18 JOU

2018 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,511 mi
Last recorded6,511 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH18 JOU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 6,511 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 6,019 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 5,469 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 4,923 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 4,429 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 4,324 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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GH18 JOU is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 GH18 JOU, 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 8 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 GH18 JOU registered?

GH18 JOU is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is GH18 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH18 JOU 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.

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