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J26 MDR

2024 Lotus Elise

Grey Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 MDR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2024
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 80,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 80,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 80,127 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,959 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,284 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,950 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Front suspension is corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs are corroded

Wiper is worn

Pass 8 Nov 2019 76,691 miles

screen washers,diminished output

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 60,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 47,615 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 41,678 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F tyre cracking

O/S/F tyre cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres crackin in treads

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some of the rear LED Lights are not working .

Fail 1 Nov 2011 25,204 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some of the rear LED Lights are not working .

Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,375 miles

Note, Log book and vehicle vin do not match, create new history for vehicle, OK by DVLA

Some rear LED bulbs out on rear lights

Vehicle fitted with complete under tray

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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J26 MDR is a 2024 Lotus Elise in Grey. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J26 MDR, 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 2 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J26 MDR registered?

J26 MDR is a 2024 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 September 2024.

Is J26 MDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 MDR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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