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L111 RXX

2006 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 RXX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 60,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 58,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 56,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 55,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 53,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,716 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 48,850 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 45,392 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 40,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 36,948 miles

Trays fitted all underneath

Pass 15 Oct 2011 33,382 miles

Covers fitted underneath

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,124 miles

floor covered all along

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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L111 RXX is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L111 RXX, 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 L111 RXX registered?

L111 RXX is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 December 2006.

Is L111 RXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L111 RXX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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