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N17 CKJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,354 mi
Last recorded30,354 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 CKJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 30,354 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 30,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 30,141 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 29,409 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 28,481 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 27,222 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,257 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 24,641 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 24,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 18,916 miles

undertrays fitted unable to test properly

Pass 2 Oct 2015 18,729 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 18,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,683 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 18,683 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,140 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 18,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,694 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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N17 CKJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N17 CKJ, 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 N17 CKJ registered?

N17 CKJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is N17 CKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 CKJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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