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OVY 100

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

34,028 mi
Last recorded34,028 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVY 100
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 13 Sep 2021 34,004 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 33,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack has play on inner knuckle

Offside Front steering rack has play on inner knuckle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 33,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected steering arm to hub shim incorrectly fitted (2.1.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,803 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,231 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 31,602 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,151 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,182 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 26,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,924 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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OVY 100 is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OVY 100, 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 OVY 100 registered?

OVY 100 is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 March 2001.

Is OVY 100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OVY 100 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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