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HF68 DCY

2018 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,390 mi
Last recorded6,390 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF68 DCY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 6,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 6,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 5,842 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 5,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 4,744 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 4,050 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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HF68 DCY is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HF68 DCY, 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 HF68 DCY?

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What year was HF68 DCY registered?

HF68 DCY is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is HF68 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF68 DCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF68 DCY have outstanding finance?

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