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X7 NED

2012 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,572 mi
Last recorded45,572 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Lotus Elise23,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 NED
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 45,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 42,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2023 39,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 37,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 34,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 31,157 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 28,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 27,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,943 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 22,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 16,916 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 16,916 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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X7 NED is a 2012 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 23,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 X7 NED, 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 14 years old, this Lotus Elise is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X7 NED registered?

X7 NED is a 2012 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is X7 NED safe to buy?

The MOT history for X7 NED shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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