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SN64 BUE

2014 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,460 mi
Last recorded16,460 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN64 BUE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 16,460 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 16,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 15,905 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 15,543 miles

Coil spring corroded all four corners of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,725 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 14,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 11,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 8,876 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 8,876 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 7,313 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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SN64 BUE is a 2014 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN64 BUE, 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 SN64 BUE registered?

SN64 BUE is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 December 2014.

Is SN64 BUE safe to buy?

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