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LM51 JAS

2001 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,101 mi
Last recorded85,101 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM51 JAS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 85,101 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 84,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 81,801 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 81,800 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,171 miles

Offside Front shocker slight leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,204 miles

Offside Front shocker slight leak

Pass 23 Feb 2017 73,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015
Pass 11 Jul 2015 68,764 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 64,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,968 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 61,634 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 61,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,173 miles

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

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

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

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

in my oppintion the rear tyers should be replaced ASAP as they are on the tred legal limit

Fail 18 Jul 2012 56,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

in my oppintion the rear tyers should be replaced ASAP as they are on the tred legal limit

Pass 13 May 2011 48,867 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,366 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,191 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 41,191 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 39,278 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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LM51 JAS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM51 JAS, 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 LM51 JAS registered?

LM51 JAS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is LM51 JAS safe to buy?

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