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SHH 64

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,389 mi
Last recorded49,389 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHH 64
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 May 2024 49,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 49,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 49,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 49,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 48,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,202 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,373 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,488 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 May 2012 27,969 miles

fuel warning light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,461 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

full underside covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,878 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 16,203 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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SHH 64 is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 31,970 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 SHH 64, 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 21 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SHH 64 registered?

SHH 64 is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is SHH 64 safe to buy?

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