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RK07 LWC

2007 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,108 mi
Last recorded159,108 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 LWC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 159,108 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 156,265 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 153,030 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 19 Sep 2020 150,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 140,968 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 134,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 134,748 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 122,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 122,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,718 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,758 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,318 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,081 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,434 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,210 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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RK07 LWC is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK07 LWC, 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 RK07 LWC registered?

RK07 LWC is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2007.

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