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SN51 LYR

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,241 mi
Last recorded47,241 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LYR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,241 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 46,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,562 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,562 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 39,623 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,623 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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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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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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