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LJ64 ERO

2014 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,613 mi
Last recorded40,613 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 ERO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 40,613 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,786 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,797 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 28,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 25,566 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,600 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,958 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 19,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,154 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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LJ64 ERO is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 LJ64 ERO, 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 12 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 LJ64 ERO registered?

LJ64 ERO is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 September 2014.

Is LJ64 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ64 ERO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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