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LJ15 GPO

2015 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 GPO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 26,332 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 26,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 23,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 20,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 17,327 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and nsr low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 15,013 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 13,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 11,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 10,689 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 10,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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LJ15 GPO is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ15 GPO, 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 LJ15 GPO registered?

LJ15 GPO is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 April 2015.

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