MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine management lamp illuminated
front brake discs are slightly worn on inside face
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
slight tightness in front wheels
warning light on dash
offside rear inner side light not working
undertrays fitted at time of test
warning light on dash
offside front brake hose ferrule end starting to deteriorating
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV51 CVC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 BV51 CVC, 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 BV51 CVC registered?
BV51 CVC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is BV51 CVC safe to buy?
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