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LJ51 YDG

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,009 mi
Last recorded33,009 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YDG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,009 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,833 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,764 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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LJ51 YDG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YDG, 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 YDG registered?

LJ51 YDG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ51 YDG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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