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LE51 HAD

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,964 mi
Last recorded89,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 HAD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning lamp not working

Fail 25 Jul 2012 89,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

handbrake warning lamp not working

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,287 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,034 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 70,443 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 70,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,598 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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LE51 HAD is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LE51 HAD, 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 LE51 HAD registered?

LE51 HAD is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LE51 HAD safe to buy?

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