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PN06 LZE

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 LZE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 29,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 29,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 29,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 29,084 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 28,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 28,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,668 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 27,668 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 27,456 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 26,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 25,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,757 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 23,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 22 Mar 2013 21,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,976 miles

Unable to access underside of body and master cylinder due fixed panels. Vehicle design.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 15,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,467 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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PN06 LZE is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PN06 LZE, 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 PN06 LZE registered?

PN06 LZE is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is PN06 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN06 LZE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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