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L7 USO

2013 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,416 mi
Last recorded39,416 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 USO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 39,416 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 37,452 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 26,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 26,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,199 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,107 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 13,128 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 8,681 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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L7 USO is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 L7 USO, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L7 USO registered?

L7 USO is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 July 2013.

Is L7 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 USO shows 10 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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