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RX17 ATZ

2017 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,117 mi
Last recorded13,117 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX17 ATZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 13,117 miles

Both headlight aims on lower limit

Pass 7 Jun 2024 12,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 11,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 11,556 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 10,874 miles

Front Wiper smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 ATZ is a 2017 Lotus Elise in White 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 ATZ, 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 ATZ?

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What year was RX17 ATZ registered?

RX17 ATZ is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is RX17 ATZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX17 ATZ 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 ATZ have outstanding finance?

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