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HF18 ELO

2018 Lotus Exige

Orange Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,280 mi
Last recorded35,280 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Lotus Exige11,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 ELO
MakeLotus
ModelExige
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 35,280 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items

Pass 18 Jun 2025 32,816 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 17 Jun 2025 32,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 23 May 2024 27,809 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to inspect certain items.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,188 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items .

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,742 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Exige?

Based on 20,795 MOT tests across 2,298 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
1,345
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,298
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 417
Headlamp aim too high 214
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 205
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 178
Headlamp aim too low 155
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HF18 ELO is a 2018 Lotus Exige in Orange with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Lotus Exige models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 11,812 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 Exige fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 417 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF18 ELO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Exige typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Lotus Exige is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF18 ELO registered?

HF18 ELO is a 2018 Lotus Exige, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is HF18 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 ELO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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