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B4 SHS

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,123 mi
Last recorded24,123 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SHS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 23,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 23,530 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,561 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,434 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,629 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,082 miles

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

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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B4 SHS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B4 SHS, 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 B4 SHS registered?

B4 SHS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is B4 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 SHS shows 11 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 B4 SHS have outstanding finance?

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