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M17 MLM

2006 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

2,599 mi
Last recorded2,599 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 MLM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 2,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 2,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 2,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 2,162 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 919 miles

Front both tyres tread cracking

Front brake discs inside rusty

Front wiper

Pass 31 Jul 2018 1 miles

slight play in both front anti-roll bar link arms.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 24,734 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

front brake pads on wear limit

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre tread on wear limit 1.6mm

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,859 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 18,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,960 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,807 miles

advise both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,692 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,691 miles

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

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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M17 MLM is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M17 MLM, 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 M17 MLM registered?

M17 MLM is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 June 2006.

Is M17 MLM safe to buy?

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