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SN14 CJF

2014 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,611 mi
Last recorded25,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN14 CJF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 23,581 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 20,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,359 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 15,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on inner side profile slightly out

Pass 12 Feb 2020 12,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,325 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 9,600 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 8,769 miles

Under guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some components.

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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SN14 CJF is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SN14 CJF, 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

How do I check the history of SN14 CJF?

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What year was SN14 CJF registered?

SN14 CJF is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is SN14 CJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN14 CJF shows 10 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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