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A9 GUY

2006 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

20,720 mi
Last recorded20,720 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lotus Elise31,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 GUY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 20,720 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 20,190 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,879 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Slight grease leak below suspension arm ball joint

Pass 18 Jul 2022 19,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 18,390 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 17,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 13,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 12,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 11,258 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 11,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,665 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,292 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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A9 GUY is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A9 GUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A9 GUY registered?

A9 GUY is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is A9 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 GUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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