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LF51 WUP

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,483 mi
Last recorded23,483 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 WUP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 23,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 23,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 23,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 23,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,992 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 22,931 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front wheels excessively binding may cause damage (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,627 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,288 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,132 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 21,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brakes binding when wheels turned by hand

Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,322 miles

front number plate slightly loose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,855 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,565 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 10,526 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WUP is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WUP, 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 LF51 WUP registered?

LF51 WUP is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 December 2001.

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