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T4 TVS

2017 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,688 mi
Last recorded36,688 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 TVS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 36,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,838 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 23,884 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 13,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,939 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 10,096 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 10,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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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T4 TVS is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T4 TVS, 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 T4 TVS registered?

T4 TVS is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 January 2017.

Is T4 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T4 TVS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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