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AY51 GHH

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,436 mi
Last recorded43,436 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 GHH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 May 2010 43,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,247 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 40,872 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,494 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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AY51 GHH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY51 GHH, 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 AY51 GHH registered?

AY51 GHH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is AY51 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 GHH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY51 GHH have outstanding finance?

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