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B16 VOM

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,091 mi
Last recorded6,091 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 VOM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 6,091 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 1,799 miles

Front inner pads low

Rear pads worn very low

Fail 30 Oct 2008 1,799 miles

Front inner pads low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear pads worn very low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,373 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 20,496 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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B16 VOM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B16 VOM, 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 B16 VOM registered?

B16 VOM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is B16 VOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 VOM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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