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AO51 NWT

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,668 mi
Last recorded90,668 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,668 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,945 miles

engine management light on

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2012 89,944 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

offside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2011 82,489 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,339 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,999 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 55,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SCREEN HAS CRACK IN N/S CORNER.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,133 miles

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

SCREEN HAS CRACK IN N/S CORNER.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,306 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 NWT is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWT, 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 NWT registered?

AO51 NWT is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AO51 NWT safe to buy?

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