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NK51 LXS

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,607 mi
Last recorded73,607 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 LXS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 72,287 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

offside headlight aim on highest limit and nearside headlight aim on lowest limit

Pass 13 Nov 2018 72,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear tyre wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 72,197 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

covers covering most of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2017 72,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

covers covering most of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NK51 LXS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NK51 LXS, 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 NK51 LXS registered?

NK51 LXS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is NK51 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 LXS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK51 LXS have outstanding finance?

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