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PX17 AMO

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,536 mi
Last recorded29,536 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX17 AMO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,536 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with thin cracks starting tp apear around the cross drillings on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 26,110 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with thin cracks starting tp apear around the cross drillings on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 22,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 22,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 9,258 miles

trims and covers restricting view of components

Pass 4 Jun 2020

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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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PX17 AMO is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 PX17 AMO, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX17 AMO registered?

PX17 AMO is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is PX17 AMO safe to buy?

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