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RX17 APY

2017 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,841 mi
Last recorded24,841 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 APY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2025 24,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 22,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 16,956 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 10,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 10,291 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 8,349 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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RX17 APY is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 RX17 APY, 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 9 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 RX17 APY registered?

RX17 APY is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is RX17 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 APY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX17 APY have outstanding finance?

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