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PG51 FWK

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,284 mi
Last recorded45,284 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FWK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,284 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 45,283 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four brake discs heverley coroded

Pass 16 May 2006 44,424 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 44,424 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PG51 FWK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PG51 FWK, 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 PG51 FWK registered?

PG51 FWK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is PG51 FWK safe to buy?

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