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R13 GAV

2015 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,042 mi
Last recorded30,042 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Lotus Elise16,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 GAV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 30,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 29,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 26,696 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 22,988 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 20,286 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 15,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 15,211 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 14,646 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 14,645 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 13,338 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 13,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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R13 GAV is a 2015 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R13 GAV, 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 R13 GAV registered?

R13 GAV is a 2015 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is R13 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 GAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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