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SN51 LYZ

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,694 mi
Last recorded63,694 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 LYZ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,694 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,575 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 53,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,757 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,893 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 43,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 23 Oct 2008 33,361 miles

Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Fail 23 Oct 2008 33,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Unable to test under bonnet items due to screwed down panels

Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 16,929 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)

light cracking on the outside edge of both front tyres

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 LYZ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYZ, 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

How do I check the history of SN51 LYZ?

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What year was SN51 LYZ registered?

SN51 LYZ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is SN51 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 LYZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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