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RX57 EVC

2007 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,871 mi
Last recorded55,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 EVC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 55,871 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 52,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 48,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 47,675 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 46,286 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 44,545 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 43,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Have Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,599 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 36,554 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 33,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 30,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RX57 EVC is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 RX57 EVC, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX57 EVC registered?

RX57 EVC is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is RX57 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX57 EVC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX57 EVC have outstanding finance?

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