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LN51 EHL

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

5,884 mi
Last recorded5,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 EHL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2011 5,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,421 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 1 miles

Brake discs heavily surface corroded.

Low on oil.

Slight play in N/S/F anti roll bar linkage.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 24,202 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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LN51 EHL is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LN51 EHL, 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 LN51 EHL registered?

LN51 EHL is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is LN51 EHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN51 EHL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN51 EHL have outstanding finance?

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