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N7 SWT

2010 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,789 mi
Last recorded41,789 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 SWT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 41,655 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,327 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,738 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 40,702 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,626 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,368 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 37,154 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,450 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 32,133 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,675 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 29,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 22,532 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 20,394 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 20,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 17,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,909 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 SWT is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N7 SWT registered?

N7 SWT is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is N7 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 SWT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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