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S333 LOT

2009 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,642 mi
Last recorded30,642 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 30,642 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 30,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2023 29,480 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 29,480 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 28,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 26,263 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 25,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 24,433 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,363 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,165 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

offside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Aug 2015 20,088 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 18,582 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 14,034 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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S333 LOT is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S333 LOT, 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 17 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S333 LOT registered?

S333 LOT is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is S333 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S333 LOT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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