MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,145 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear plates (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
all tyres close to expiry date
both headlamp covers slight deterioration
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
n.s .f indicator lens loose in body
n.s.f light lens not seated in body
rear reflectors fitted
o/s/r slight bearing play
n/s/f side light poor
rear tyres close to limet
Rear tyres worn
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine has been transplanted with hondo vtec
front tyre perished between tread section
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine has been transplanted with hondo vtec
front tyre perished between tread section
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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LJ51 YCV is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 LJ51 YCV, 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 LJ51 YCV registered?
LJ51 YCV is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 September 2001.
Is LJ51 YCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ51 YCV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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