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MR10 SEL

2014 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,102 mi
Last recorded19,102 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR10 SEL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 19,102 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 18,828 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 17,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 14,197 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 12,212 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 12,076 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 10,914 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,659 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 9,659 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MR10 SEL is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 MR10 SEL, 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

How do I check the history of MR10 SEL?

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What year was MR10 SEL registered?

MR10 SEL is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is MR10 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR10 SEL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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