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2018 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · Y8 MCJ

Y8 MCJ

2018 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 10,164 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
LOTUS ELISE
Year / Origin
2018 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 01 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
10,164 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1798cc
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Y8 MCJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
  • 10,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y8 MCJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Lotus Elise (Y8 MCJ) between August 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Y8 MCJ Mileage History

  1. 04/08/20223,577 mi
  2. 09/08/20235,295 mi+1,718 mi
  3. 02/01/20245,307 mi+12 mi
  4. 03/12/20248,813 mi+3,506 mi
  5. 17/12/202510,164 mi+1,351 mi

Average of roughly 1,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
88
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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