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SN55 CGE

2005 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,588 mi
Last recorded33,588 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Lotus Elise31,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,588 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 27,902 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 26,414 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy in rotation but not rough .

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake nearing end of travel when fully applied

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,414 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy in rotation but not rough .

handbrake nearing end of travel when fully applied

Fail 15 Nov 2008 26,410 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front wheel bearing is noisy in rotation but not rough .

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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SN55 CGE is a 2005 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SN55 CGE, 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 SN55 CGE registered?

SN55 CGE is a 2005 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is SN55 CGE safe to buy?

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