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R55 DKO

2007 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,537 mi
Last recorded34,537 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 DKO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 34,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 34,338 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,682 miles

hand brake value low on osr

suspension components front and rear have surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 30,858 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 13 Sep 2021 30,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,710 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LED's not working but not seriously affecting light output (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LED's not working but not seriously affecting light output (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 28,279 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs heavily corroded and seriously deteriorated on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LED's not working but not seriously affecting light output (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning multiple LED's not working but not seriously affecting light output (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs heavily corroded on inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 27,192 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED segments missing (not illuminating) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced LED segments missing 50% (not illuminating) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,772 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded (inner suface)

fuel cap lock faulty/insecure.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,624 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 13,278 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 7,037 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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R55 DKO is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R55 DKO, 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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R55 DKO is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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