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V8 PRW

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,072 mi
Last recorded48,072 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 PRW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,976 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 47,943 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,631 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 47,314 miles

Front both tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,005 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,722 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,131 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,553 miles

Both rear tyres ON legal limit.

Front brake discs badly corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,553 miles

Both rear tyres ON legal limit.

Front brake discs badly corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,263 miles

front and rear discs wearing

Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear discs wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,394 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres wearing low at edges

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V8 PRW is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 V8 PRW, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 PRW registered?

V8 PRW is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is V8 PRW safe to buy?

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