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NK51 LYC

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,347 mi
Last recorded71,347 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 LYC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 71,347 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 71,343 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,429 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,132 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 63,888 miles

Offside Rear handbrake outer casing split

Fail 12 Dec 2017 63,886 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear handbrake outer casing split

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,500 miles

coolant staining on undertray

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,771 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper & lower wishbones corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,012 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,947 miles

Offside washer jet blocked.Windscreen still getting sufficient fluid.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,727 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,959 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,306 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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NK51 LYC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NK51 LYC, 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 NK51 LYC registered?

NK51 LYC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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