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AO51 AOU

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,416 mi
Last recorded34,416 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 AOU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 34,416 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 34,416 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,150 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,363 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 33,250 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,530 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,022 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,207 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,656 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,667 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 24,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 18,050 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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AO51 AOU is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AO51 AOU, 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 AO51 AOU registered?

AO51 AOU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is AO51 AOU safe to buy?

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