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N33 NAW

2010 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,987 mi
Last recorded17,987 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN33 NAW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 17,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 17,829 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 17,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 16,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 16,494 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 15,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 14,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 12,034 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 7,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 6,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 3,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 3,189 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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N33 NAW is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N33 NAW, 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 N33 NAW registered?

N33 NAW is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is N33 NAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N33 NAW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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