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LO68 GUH

2018 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,753 mi
Last recorded18,753 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO68 GUH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2025 18,753 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 16,021 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 12,349 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 9,416 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 8,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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LO68 GUH is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LO68 GUH, 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 LO68 GUH registered?

LO68 GUH is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is LO68 GUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO68 GUH shows 5 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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