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BT51 CWG

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 CWG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,820 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,949 miles

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

osf driving light lens cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf driving light lens cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,147 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,225 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 58,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s window us

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s rear tyre was below 10psi

Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,387 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 39,460 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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BT51 CWG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BT51 CWG, 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 BT51 CWG registered?

BT51 CWG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is BT51 CWG safe to buy?

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