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EL15 DAB

2015 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,537 mi
Last recorded22,537 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL15 DAB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 22,537 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 21,140 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Apr 2025 21,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2024 19,352 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 19,277 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin less than 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 16,568 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 15,796 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 15,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2019 11,835 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2019

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 11,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 11,424 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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EL15 DAB is a 2015 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EL15 DAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EL15 DAB registered?

EL15 DAB is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is EL15 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL15 DAB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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