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HF18 ELX

2018 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,866 mi
Last recorded9,866 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 ELX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 9,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 8,962 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 6,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 4,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 3,166 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 2,406 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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HF18 ELX is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Red 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 HF18 ELX, 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

How do I check the history of HF18 ELX?

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What year was HF18 ELX registered?

HF18 ELX is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is HF18 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 ELX 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 HF18 ELX have outstanding finance?

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