MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard lights switch working intermittently
n/s & o/s front and back brake discs pitted with corrosion
front & rear brake disc pitted with corrosion
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres close to legal limit.
various LEDs not working on o/s/r sidelamp.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W23 LBY is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 W23 LBY, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was W23 LBY registered?
W23 LBY is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 April 2007.
Is W23 LBY safe to buy?
The MOT history for W23 LBY 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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