MOT Status
ValidMileage
59,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()
Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valves starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play ns rear radius arm
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AL06 TUS is a 2006 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 AL06 TUS, 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 AL06 TUS registered?
AL06 TUS is a 2006 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 March 2006.
Is AL06 TUS safe to buy?
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