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M29 WAX

2011 Lotus Evora S

Red Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,708 mi
Last recorded47,708 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 WAX
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 47,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 46,860 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2024 45,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 42,153 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 41,763 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 39,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 39,225 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 39,225 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,177 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 28,946 miles

Front Tyre's worn

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 22,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,566 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 11,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has damage to sidewall

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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M29 WAX is a 2011 Lotus Evora S in Red with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M29 WAX, 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 M29 WAX registered?

M29 WAX is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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