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BR08 KYT

2015 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,361 mi
Last recorded7,361 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 KYT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2024 7,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 7,229 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 7,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 7,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 6,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Under guards and body panels preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Oct 2018 6,111 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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BR08 KYT is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 16,318 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 BR08 KYT, 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 11 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BR08 KYT registered?

BR08 KYT is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 October 2015.

Is BR08 KYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR08 KYT shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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