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NL11 EFR

2011 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Lotus Elise26,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 EFR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,532 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 78,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 77,943 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 64,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,732 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 62,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 59,025 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 45,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,822 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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NL11 EFR is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 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 NL11 EFR, 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 15 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 NL11 EFR registered?

NL11 EFR is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 August 2011.

Is NL11 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL11 EFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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