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T3 UGE

2001 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

50,366 mi
Last recorded50,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 UGE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 50,366 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 49,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 49,212 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 48,113 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 46,777 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,183 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 42,818 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 41,190 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 39,562 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 39,562 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,220 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slightly (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,813 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,421 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,740 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 37,740 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,231 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 36,805 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 34,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,550 miles

Rear brake discs appear worn raer pads appear low. Reduced performance at rear brakes.

Pass 12 May 2006 23,991 miles

Battery light stays ON

Front inner b/pads seem abit low

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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T3 UGE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T3 UGE, 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 T3 UGE registered?

T3 UGE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is T3 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T3 UGE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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