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AO51 HDU

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,889 mi
Last recorded75,889 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HDU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 47,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,135 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 HDU is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AO51 HDU, 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 HDU registered?

AO51 HDU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is AO51 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 HDU shows 6 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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