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GN56 FEX

2006 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,638 mi
Last recorded115,638 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 FEX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 115,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 84,284 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 84,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,013 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,392 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,048 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,774 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm

Offside rear tyre on limit 1.6 mm

Pass 7 Jan 2013 43,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,759 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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GN56 FEX is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 GN56 FEX, 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 GN56 FEX registered?

GN56 FEX is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is GN56 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN56 FEX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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