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GN11 BUF

2011 Lotus Evora S

Black Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,460 mi
Last recorded66,460 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 BUF
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 66,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,564 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,698 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 63,882 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 63,205 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 62,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,918 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both feathered on inner edges and just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,918 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working All lamps including central (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both feathered on inner edges and just over wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,995 miles

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)

Oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 3,244 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 3,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,421 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Lotus Evora S?

Based on 4,803 MOT tests across 429 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
2,104
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
429
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Headlamp aim too low 33
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 15
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GN11 BUF is a 2011 Lotus Evora S in Black with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Evora S models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 32,956 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 Evora S fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN11 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Evora S typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 15 years old, this Lotus Evora S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN11 BUF registered?

GN11 BUF is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is GN11 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN11 BUF 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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