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RX17 ASZ

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,429 mi
Last recorded12,429 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 ASZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 12,429 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 9,074 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 7,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 4,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 4,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 4,161 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 ASZ is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 ASZ, 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

How do I check the history of RX17 ASZ?

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What year was RX17 ASZ registered?

RX17 ASZ is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is RX17 ASZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 ASZ 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 ASZ have outstanding finance?

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