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P20 USE

2010 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,754 mi
Last recorded30,754 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 USE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 30,754 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 30,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 30,348 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 28,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 27,517 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 22,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre valves starting to deterioate

Pass 28 May 2014 22,939 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre valves starting to deterioate

Pass 1 May 2013 20,563 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Fail 29 Apr 2013 20,561 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

engine light on

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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P20 USE is a 2010 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P20 USE, 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 P20 USE registered?

P20 USE is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is P20 USE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P20 USE 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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