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T8 RBB

2013 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,403 mi
Last recorded36,403 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Lotus Elise21,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 RBB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 36,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 32,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 31,666 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 27,225 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 23,520 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,516 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 18,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 13,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 6,117 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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T8 RBB is a 2013 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 21,882 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 T8 RBB, 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 13 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T8 RBB registered?

T8 RBB is a 2013 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is T8 RBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 RBB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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