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YJ07 CTU

2007 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,453 mi
Last recorded14,453 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2007 Lotus Elise29,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 CTU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,235 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 11,547 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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YJ07 CTU is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YJ07 CTU, 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 YJ07 CTU registered?

YJ07 CTU is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is YJ07 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 CTU shows 4 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 YJ07 CTU have outstanding finance?

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