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YIL 311

2017 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,556 mi
Last recorded11,556 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Lotus Elise11,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 311
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 11,556 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 7,192 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 6,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 6,412 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items.

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 5,767 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 26 Mar 2021 5,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 5,100 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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YIL 311 is a 2017 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YIL 311, 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

How do I check the history of YIL 311?

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What year was YIL 311 registered?

YIL 311 is a 2017 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is YIL 311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 311 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIL 311 have outstanding finance?

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