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J14 UCE

2018 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,414 mi
Last recorded20,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 UCE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 20,414 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 20,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,784 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 18,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 18,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear plates have incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 13,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 13,125 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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J14 UCE is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J14 UCE, 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.

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What year was J14 UCE registered?

J14 UCE is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is J14 UCE safe to buy?

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