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S22 OCR

2013 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,996 mi
Last recorded26,996 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 OCR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 26,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 26,994 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 26,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,932 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,789 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 25,756 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 11,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 9,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 7,512 miles

both rear tyres have cuts across tread

headlamp aims on low side

Pass 5 Nov 2016 5,610 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

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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S22 OCR is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 S22 OCR, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S22 OCR registered?

S22 OCR is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2013.

Is S22 OCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 OCR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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