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S2 TNB

2009 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,353 mi
Last recorded46,353 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Lotus Elise28,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 TNB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 46,353 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 44,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 42,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 40,222 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 38,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 37,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,729 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,992 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 31,734 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 30,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 28,030 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 28,019 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 25,616 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 22,274 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 17,405 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 10,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 2,919 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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S2 TNB is a 2009 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2009 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,417 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 S2 TNB, 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 17 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 S2 TNB registered?

S2 TNB is a 2009 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is S2 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 TNB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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