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AO51 NWY

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

15,437 mi
Last recorded15,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 15,437 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 15,424 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 15,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,348 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 15,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 16,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 15,221 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 15,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 15,153 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 15,153 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 15,153 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,925 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 30 Nov 2006 13,679 miles

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

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 NWY 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 93.3%.

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 NWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO51 NWY?

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What year was AO51 NWY registered?

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

Is AO51 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 NWY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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