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LY51 EJL

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,867 mi
Last recorded69,867 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EJL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,844 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 56,829 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,156 miles

front tyres very close to limit

slight brake imbalance under light braking

Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,447 miles

1 off offside rear sidelight out

nearside rear suspension noise - suspect toe link partially siezed

nearside rear tyre inner raised edge worn

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,583 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 11,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 10,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,050 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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LY51 EJL is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY51 EJL, 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 LY51 EJL registered?

LY51 EJL is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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