MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front both tyres cracking. replacement recommended.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corrosion (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all car components.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3 mm (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all car components.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advise slight freeplay felt at steering wheel
Advise slight play felt at both front hubs
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advise slight freeplay felt at steering wheel
Advise slight play felt at both front hubs
nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded
nearside rear shock absorber wet
front numberplate cracked
nearside and offside front brake discs worn - STRONG ADVICE
nearside and offside front brake discs scored
wiper smeary
nearside and offside front brake discs slightly scored
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T40 DCC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 T40 DCC, 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 T40 DCC registered?
T40 DCC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 July 2001.
Is T40 DCC safe to buy?
The MOT history for T40 DCC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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