MOT Status
ValidMileage
64,825 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside front tyre worn inner edge
tested under wet conditions
under body trays fitted
tested under wet conditions
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
tested under wet conditions
front suspension components heavily corroded
wiper blade in poor condition
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front suspension components heavily corroded
offside parking brake cable heavily corroded and starting to fray - recommend replacement
slight binding in both rear brakes
wiper blade in poor condition
front brake discs heavily corroded and worn on inner faces - recommend replacement
rear brake discs corroded and worn
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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VU11 ELC is a 2011 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2011 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 26,511 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 VU11 ELC, 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 15 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VU11 ELC registered?
VU11 ELC is a 2011 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 March 2011.
Is VU11 ELC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU11 ELC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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