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SN17 BSO

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,439 mi
Last recorded10,439 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN17 BSO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2025 10,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 10,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 9,796 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 9,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 8,435 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 7,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020

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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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SN17 BSO is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.7% with a typical mileage of 11,951 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 SN17 BSO, 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 9 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN17 BSO registered?

SN17 BSO is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2017.

Is SN17 BSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN17 BSO shows 7 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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