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LJ51 YDL

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,161 mi
Last recorded47,161 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YDL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2012 47,161 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,161 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,127 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Near side rear brake disc pitted inner side

Off side rear brake disc pitted inner side

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,293 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,292 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,146 miles

advice:offside rear brake disc rusty breather hose air leak split

Fail 7 Oct 2009 40,130 miles

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

advice:offside rear brake disc rusty breather hose air leak split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 37,424 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,772 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 31,755 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 28,618 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 28,618 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 YDL is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LJ51 YDL, 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 LJ51 YDL registered?

LJ51 YDL is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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