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R321 LOT

2013 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,851 mi
Last recorded7,851 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 7,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 6,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 6,571 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 6,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 6,058 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When hazards activated (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 5,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,411 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 4,525 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 3,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 2,723 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 2,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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R321 LOT is a 2013 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 R321 LOT, 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 13 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 R321 LOT registered?

R321 LOT is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is R321 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 LOT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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