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AO51 NWJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

14 mi
Last recorded14 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 NWJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 14 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 102,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 100,145 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 100,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 95,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,998 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 89,337 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 81,646 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 77,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 73,116 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,370 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,578 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,546 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 55,656 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,608 miles

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 8 Mar 2006 31,759 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 NWJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

AO51 NWJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is AO51 NWJ safe to buy?

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