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J111 LTS

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

97,410 mi
Last recorded97,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 LTS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,410 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 97,410 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2011 87,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 20 Apr 2010 86,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2009 78,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,648 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,337 miles

front fog lamp glass broken

Fail 8 Mar 2007 66,332 miles

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

front fog glass broken nearside

Pass 8 Nov 2005 51,807 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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J111 LTS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 J111 LTS, 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 J111 LTS registered?

J111 LTS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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