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RX18 CFL

2018 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,391 mi
Last recorded19,391 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 19,391 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 17,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 15,941 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 14,117 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 11,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 8,644 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 CFL is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RX18 CFL, 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 CFL?

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What year was RX18 CFL registered?

RX18 CFL is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is RX18 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX18 CFL 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 RX18 CFL have outstanding finance?

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