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M27 LTS

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

45,670 mi
Last recorded45,670 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 45,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2024 45,578 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,361 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 45,361 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,068 miles

both handbrake cables cracked

cut in o/s/f tyre inner tread

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,281 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 41,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 35,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 32,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015
Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,603 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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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M27 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 M27 LTS, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M27 LTS registered?

M27 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is M27 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 LTS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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