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N333 FLY

2010 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 FLY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 48,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 47,498 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 45,803 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 44,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 42,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,779 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 37,524 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 37,502 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper motor not functioning properly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,192 miles

Rear both tyres running off on inner edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,311 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,772 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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N333 FLY is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 N333 FLY, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N333 FLY registered?

N333 FLY is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 March 2010.

Is N333 FLY safe to buy?

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