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R17 MMR

2023 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,665 mi
Last recorded36,665 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 MMR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 36,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 35,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 34,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 33,610 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 32,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 31,128 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 29,529 miles

Under guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,198 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 24,679 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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R17 MMR is a 2023 Lotus Elise in Red. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R17 MMR, 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 3 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R17 MMR registered?

R17 MMR is a 2023 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 December 2023.

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