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L700 LOT

2017 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,106 mi
Last recorded37,106 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 37,106 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,049 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 31,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,800 miles

Undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Mar 2022 25,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 22,992 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 20,299 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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L700 LOT is a 2017 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 L700 LOT, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L700 LOT registered?

L700 LOT is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is L700 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 LOT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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