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SNU 99S

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNU 99S
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 64,754 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 64,720 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 64,285 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 64,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,782 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 61,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 60,156 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 57,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,812 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,241 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 40,074 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 35,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,080 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 27,332 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,138 miles

front pads getting low approx 3.mm

o/s/f tyre starting to perish & crack

Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,186 miles

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

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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SNU 99S is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SNU 99S, 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 SNU 99S registered?

SNU 99S is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is SNU 99S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNU 99S shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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