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M88 HAP

2011 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,893 mi
Last recorded19,893 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 HAP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 19,893 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 19,377 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 17,544 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 17,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 16,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 15,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 14,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 12,087 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 11,030 miles

hazard light switch intermittent fault

Pass 23 Dec 2014 9,851 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 7,032 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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M88 HAP is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 M88 HAP, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M88 HAP registered?

M88 HAP is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2011.

Is M88 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 HAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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