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N7 LMS

2018 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,590 mi
Last recorded12,590 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 LMS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 12,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 11,974 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 11,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 9,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 8,267 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 8,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 7,744 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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N7 LMS is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 N7 LMS, 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 8 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N7 LMS registered?

N7 LMS is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2018.

Is N7 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 LMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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