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GN11 BUH

2011 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 BUH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 44,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S&O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 40,337 miles

Coolant Low

Pass 18 Jul 2019 31,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight out of shape

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,496 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,999 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 16,926 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,700 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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GN11 BUH is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 GN11 BUH, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN11 BUH?

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What year was GN11 BUH registered?

GN11 BUH is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 July 2011.

Is GN11 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN11 BUH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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