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RX18 CEU

2018 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,020 mi
Last recorded10,020 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX18 CEU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 10,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

original seatbelt disconnected on passenger side tucked away four point harness installed in its place

Pass 25 Mar 2025 9,054 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 8,508 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 8,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 6,662 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 6,662 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 4,676 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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RX18 CEU is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 10,049 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 RX18 CEU, 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 8 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 RX18 CEU?

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What year was RX18 CEU registered?

RX18 CEU is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is RX18 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX18 CEU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX18 CEU have outstanding finance?

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