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R111 RLO

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,637 mi
Last recorded27,637 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 RLO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 27,637 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 27,429 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 27,422 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,103 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 27,096 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 26,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 24,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 22,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,323 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 14,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 12,701 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 10,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,275 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 2,888 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 2,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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R111 RLO is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 R111 RLO, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R111 RLO registered?

R111 RLO is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is R111 RLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 RLO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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