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P111 RDH

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 RDH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 62,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,925 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,490 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 60,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,049 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 58,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Additional under shields fitted obstructing view of suspension and braking parts

Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,636 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,642 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,635 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,254 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,303 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,955 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,350 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 42,023 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,562 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P111 RDH is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P111 RDH, 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 P111 RDH registered?

P111 RDH is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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