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AY51 EEU

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,198 mi
Last recorded40,198 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 EEU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 40,198 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,169 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 31,495 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 31,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AY51 EEU is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY51 EEU, 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

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What year was AY51 EEU registered?

AY51 EEU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AY51 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 EEU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 EEU have outstanding finance?

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