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T66 TWW

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,865 mi
Last recorded60,865 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 TWW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,865 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 60,817 miles

Emissions unable to be completed went out of range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 58,492 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,876 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSHIELD FITTED FULL LENGTH ON THE VEHICLE COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 11 May 2021 57,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (INNER FACES) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

UNDERSHIELD FITTED FULL LENGTH ON THE VEHICLE COVERING TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 57,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,344 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 53,912 miles

Hand brake lever on ns caliper slightly seized

OS NS front tyres slight wear to inner faces

The under car components hidden with under tray

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Fail 18 Aug 2017 53,912 miles

Hand brake lever on ns caliper slightly seized

OS NS front tyres slight wear to inner faces

Offside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

The under car components hidden with under tray

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,844 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,102 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 45,092 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 42,433 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,371 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 29,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2006 29,396 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2005 27,530 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T66 TWW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T66 TWW, 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 T66 TWW registered?

T66 TWW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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