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M333 PER

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,845 mi
Last recorded75,845 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 PER
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 74,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,937 miles

front to rear undertray fitted unable to check fuel and brake lines and limits inspection of other components

Fail 17 Feb 2023 71,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine malfunction light on

front to rear undertray fitted unable to check fuel and brake lines and limits inspection of other components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 69,840 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 69,840 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 67,974 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 67,974 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 65,023 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,901 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,040 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 61,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 59,123 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,515 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 57,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,688 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,278 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,009 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 48,005 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,618 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 39,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,982 miles

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

O/S/R position lamp 1 of 2

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 21,455 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 17,008 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M333 PER is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 M333 PER, 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 M333 PER registered?

M333 PER is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is M333 PER safe to buy?

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