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S15 UMP

2018 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,741 mi
Last recorded5,741 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Elise10,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 UMP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 5,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 5,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 5,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 5,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade is smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 4,220 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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S15 UMP is a 2018 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S15 UMP, 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.

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What year was S15 UMP registered?

S15 UMP is a 2018 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is S15 UMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 UMP shows 5 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 S15 UMP have outstanding finance?

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