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LJ17 EUO

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,217 mi
Last recorded18,217 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 EUO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 18,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 18,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 12,731 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 12,624 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 12,030 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 10,514 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 7,677 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020

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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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LJ17 EUO is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ17 EUO, 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

How do I check the history of LJ17 EUO?

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What year was LJ17 EUO registered?

LJ17 EUO is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 June 2017.

Is LJ17 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ17 EUO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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