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L14 HTW

2011 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,764 mi
Last recorded90,764 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 HTW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 90,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 90,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 90,397 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,103 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 85,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 81,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,558 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 73,276 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,456 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 63,315 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,839 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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L14 HTW is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 L14 HTW, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L14 HTW registered?

L14 HTW is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is L14 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 HTW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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