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MD61 TAN

2011 Lotus Evora S

White Petrol 3456cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,259 mi
Last recorded35,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Lotus Evora S32,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD61 TAN
MakeLotus
ModelEvora S
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,456cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 32,274 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 32,274 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,888 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 27,887 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 27,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear, plastic outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 23,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 26,562 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,016 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,824 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 19,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 19,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 13,323 miles

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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MD61 TAN is a 2011 Lotus Evora S in White with a 3,456cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MD61 TAN, 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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MD61 TAN is a 2011 Lotus Evora S, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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