MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,241 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NSR and OSF discs have corrosion on inside surfaces
OS brake lamp has two bulbs one is a lower intensity than the other
OSR upper spring tetainer on shock absorber has alloy corrosion on one edge
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN51 LYR is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SN51 LYR, 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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How do I check the history of SN51 LYR?
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What year was SN51 LYR registered?
SN51 LYR is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 December 2001.
Is SN51 LYR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SN51 LYR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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