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T88 EEF

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 EEF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2011 93,849 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,849 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 84,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 77,773 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,822 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear handbrake n ot locking out

Fail 7 Nov 2007 62,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,510 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 61,311 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 61,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 56,018 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 56,018 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T88 EEF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T88 EEF, 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 T88 EEF registered?

T88 EEF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is T88 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 EEF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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