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LF51 WTC

2001 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,685 mi
Last recorded74,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WTC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,685 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,217 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,351 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,861 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 56,861 miles

Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,260 miles

unable to see under side fully

Pass 7 Nov 2005 42,028 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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LF51 WTC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LF51 WTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 WTC registered?

LF51 WTC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is LF51 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 WTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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