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LJ15 GPU

2015 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,551 mi
Last recorded28,551 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ15 GPU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 28,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 27,515 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 26,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 25,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,595 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,286 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 23,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 19,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 19,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 GPU is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 GPU, 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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LJ15 GPU is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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