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GX51 SVS

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,318 mi
Last recorded49,318 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SVS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 47,805 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,805 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,019 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,453 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,972 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,905 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,441 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,770 miles

both front tyres perrished between tread

front wiper split

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,479 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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GX51 SVS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GX51 SVS, 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 GX51 SVS registered?

GX51 SVS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is GX51 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 SVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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