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LJ67 BWL

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,393 mi
Last recorded34,393 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ67 BWL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 34,393 miles

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 31,657 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 31,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 23,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 18,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 13,963 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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LJ67 BWL is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ67 BWL, 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.

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What year was LJ67 BWL registered?

LJ67 BWL is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 November 2017.

Is LJ67 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ67 BWL 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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