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CN55 CLF

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,724 mi
Last recorded56,724 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 CLF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 56,724 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre running off on inner edge.

Nearside Rear tyre tread down to approximately 2.5 - 3.0mm

Nearside handbrake cable outer casing damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 54,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,255 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner treads

nearside parking brake cable worn.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner treads

nearside parking brake cable worn.

Pass 23 May 2014 48,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

near side rear parking brake outer caseing rubbing on support/slight damage

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2013 47,251 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 2 Feb 2013 47,250 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 45,505 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

small cuts in osr tyre within tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,505 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

small cuts in osr tyre within tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 26,721 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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CN55 CLF is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 31,115 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 CN55 CLF, 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 20 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CN55 CLF registered?

CN55 CLF is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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