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330 X

2006 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,622 mi
Last recorded39,622 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration330 X
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 39,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 39,610 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 38,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 36,528 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 36,526 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 36,107 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 36,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 35,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 34,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,480 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 34,480 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 34,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,177 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 33,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 32,687 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 30,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 11,711 miles

fr & rear inner discs rusty,efficiency"s ok

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,089 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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330 X is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 330 X, 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 330 X registered?

330 X is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is 330 X safe to buy?

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