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R400 LTS

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,662 mi
Last recorded33,662 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,662 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,992 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 31,076 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 30,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 29,841 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,277 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,597 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,302 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,013 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 21,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 19,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R400 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R400 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R400 LTS?

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What year was R400 LTS registered?

R400 LTS is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 July 2007.

Is R400 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 LTS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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