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SW67 RBU

2017 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,127 mi
Last recorded20,127 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW67 RBU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 20,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 19,451 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Oct 2023 17,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 14,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 12,577 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 10,595 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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SW67 RBU is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SW67 RBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW67 RBU registered?

SW67 RBU is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 October 2017.

Is SW67 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW67 RBU shows 6 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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