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RX66 BXF

2017 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,812 mi
Last recorded25,812 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX66 BXF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 25,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 25,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 23,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 20,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 18,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 16,271 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 14,502 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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RX66 BXF is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 RX66 BXF, 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 RX66 BXF?

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What year was RX66 BXF registered?

RX66 BXF is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2017.

Is RX66 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX66 BXF shows 7 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 RX66 BXF have outstanding finance?

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