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HUI 299

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,502 mi
Last recorded38,502 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 299
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 38,502 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2026 38,448 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2025 37,072 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 36,878 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 36,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,833 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,445 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,060 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 34,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,556 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 33,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 32,830 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,774 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 29,774 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 28,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,505 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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HUI 299 is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HUI 299, 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 HUI 299 registered?

HUI 299 is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2001.

Is HUI 299 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 299 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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