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S24 GHS

2014 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 3436cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests29 (28 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.6%

Mileage

29,260 mi
Last recorded29,260 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 GHS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,436cc

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MOT History

28 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 29,260 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,373 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 28,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 40,020 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 28,168 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,108 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 27,285 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 31,792 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 25,470 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 30,449 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 23,476 miles

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 28,016 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 26,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 22,640 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 22,640 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 22,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 21,790 miles

engine & under covers fitted

front tyres worn 3/4mm

surface corrosion in front & rear suspension areas

Pass 31 May 2016 20,553 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 20,070 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 18,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 17,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,699 miles

All inner faces of the brake discs are slightly corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,188 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2009 13,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,829 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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S24 GHS is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Red with a 3,436cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.6%.

Across all 2014 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 21,474 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 S24 GHS, 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 12 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 S24 GHS registered?

S24 GHS is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is S24 GHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S24 GHS shows 29 tests with a 96.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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