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YJ56 NZO

2006 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,875 mi
Last recorded73,875 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ56 NZO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 73,875 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear arm/ track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,870 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 68,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,234 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,522 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2010 31,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,110 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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YJ56 NZO is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ56 NZO, 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 YJ56 NZO registered?

YJ56 NZO is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is YJ56 NZO safe to buy?

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