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V3 AWY

2014 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,868 mi
Last recorded51,868 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Lotus Elise21,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 AWY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 51,868 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,029 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,515 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 46,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 41,626 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,243 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 31,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,049 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear lipped and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 20,170 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear lipped and scored (3.5.1i)

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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V3 AWY is a 2014 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V3 AWY, 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.

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What year was V3 AWY registered?

V3 AWY is a 2014 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is V3 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 AWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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