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P9 SVR

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,432 mi
Last recorded60,432 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 SVR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 60,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 57,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 56,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2021 54,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2020 52,956 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 48,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 47,303 miles

advise both front and rear brake disc pitted

advise rear brake pads low

Pass 16 May 2014 46,035 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 46,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,154 miles

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 26 Nov 2009 27,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,933 miles

slight uneven wear on inner part off front tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,631 miles

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

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 31 Jul 2006 12,574 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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P9 SVR is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P9 SVR, 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 P9 SVR registered?

P9 SVR is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is P9 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 SVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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