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N22 TOU

2001 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,753 mi
Last recorded33,753 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 TOU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,753 miles

front number plate has been cut to fit vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate has been cut to fit vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 27,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 25,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,901 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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N22 TOU is a 2001 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N22 TOU, 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 N22 TOU registered?

N22 TOU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is N22 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 TOU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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