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T25 MBB

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,379 mi
Last recorded73,379 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 MBB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 73,379 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,112 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,609 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,839 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,458 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,085 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 55,085 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 49,572 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,974 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 39,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,181 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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T25 MBB is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T25 MBB, 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 T25 MBB registered?

T25 MBB is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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