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H5 EPA

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EPA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,241 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,133 miles

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

underside covered up

Pass 6 Jul 2013 75,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,223 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 60,248 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,118 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2007 45,966 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,806 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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H5 EPA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H5 EPA, 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 H5 EPA registered?

H5 EPA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is H5 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 EPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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