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JL07 USA

2010 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,463 mi
Last recorded38,463 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL07 USA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,337 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 37,337 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,684 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 31,684 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 20,195 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 15,300 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 15,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 13,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating.

offside front tyre valve deteriorating.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 9,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating.

offside front tyre valve deteriorating.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 6,259 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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JL07 USA is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 JL07 USA, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JL07 USA registered?

JL07 USA is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 April 2010.

Is JL07 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL07 USA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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