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R21 LTS

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,912 mi
Last recorded51,912 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 51,912 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 49,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,701 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 47,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,448 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 42,246 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 40,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 37,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 34,295 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 29,671 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 26,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres beginning to crack and perrish

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 12,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 8,470 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,405 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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R21 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R21 LTS, 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 R21 LTS registered?

R21 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is R21 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 LTS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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