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R111 BJL

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,516 mi
Last recorded42,516 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 BJL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 42,516 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 41,612 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 40,764 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 38,262 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,502 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 35,558 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 35,557 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 34,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 33,125 miles

both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 20,849 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner edges

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,825 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,824 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,565 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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R111 BJL is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R111 BJL, 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 R111 BJL registered?

R111 BJL is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is R111 BJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 BJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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