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RX10 CHK

2010 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,497 mi
Last recorded72,497 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Lotus Elise24,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX10 CHK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 72,497 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 72,497 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,549 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,404 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 56,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 51,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,156 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 44,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 39,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,109 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,505 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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RX10 CHK is a 2010 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2010 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 24,474 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 RX10 CHK, 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 16 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX10 CHK registered?

RX10 CHK is a 2010 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 June 2010.

Is RX10 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX10 CHK shows 14 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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