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A1 MTR

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,470 mi
Last recorded64,470 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MTR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 64,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 63,632 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 63,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,500 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 60,479 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2020 59,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,723 miles

175/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

225/45/17 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 58,466 miles

under trays

Pass 23 May 2017 58,417 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY 175/55/16

FRONT TYRES DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY 175/55/16

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DETERIORATED AND WORN UNEVENLY 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 56,487 miles

175/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Fail 13 May 2016 56,487 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

175/55/16 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 20 May 2015 53,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 51,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 48,411 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,525 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Fail 17 May 2012 43,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Slight freeplay in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2011 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 37,638 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 34,931 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,660 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 30,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,515 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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A1 MTR is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A1 MTR, 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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A1 MTR is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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