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PO51 OSC

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,776 mi
Last recorded70,776 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 OSC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,776 miles

all brake disks corroded

front tyres perished

front wiper slow to clear

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight oil staining on o/s/r shocker

slight play in o/s/r track rod

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,936 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 66,979 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 64,390 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 64,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 61,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,903 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Low Brake Fluid Level Light On

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,202 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 49,710 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2010 44,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads low.

o/s/f fog lamp innop.

rear pads low.

slight oil misting to n/s/f shock-absorber.

water ingress n/s/f indicator lense.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,202 miles

front pads low.

o/s/f fog lamp innop.

rear pads low.

slight oil misting to n/s/f shock-absorber.

water ingress n/s/f indicator lense.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,198 miles

front pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

slight free play in steering

Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,385 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,200 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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PO51 OSC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO51 OSC, 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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PO51 OSC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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