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513 JPB

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,027 mi
Last recorded55,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration513 JPB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,333 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 51,655 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,669 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,182 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 45,350 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,350 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,558 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,919 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,919 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,495 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 26,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,774 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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513 JPB is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 38,622 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 513 JPB, 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 25 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 513 JPB registered?

513 JPB is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is 513 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 513 JPB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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