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LJ18 DTZ

2018 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,150 mi
Last recorded26,150 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 DTZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Feb 2025 18,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 18,606 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 17,461 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low... Nsr is 3mm on inner edge and Osr is 3mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 17,461 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working Osr fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low... Nsr is 3mm on inner edge and Osr is 3mm in middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 15,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,459 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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LJ18 DTZ is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 LJ18 DTZ, 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 8 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 LJ18 DTZ registered?

LJ18 DTZ is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is LJ18 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 DTZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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