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E9 LOT

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,833 mi
Last recorded34,833 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 34,833 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 33,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 33,141 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 32,768 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,960 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 31,958 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 31,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,708 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 28,181 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 27,292 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 27,288 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,676 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all brake disc surfaces corroded

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all brake disc surfaces corroded

n/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 10 Sep 2011 20,778 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 15,440 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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E9 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E9 LOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E9 LOT registered?

E9 LOT is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is E9 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 LOT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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