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TCC 9

2001 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,801 mi
Last recorded27,801 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCC 9
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,801 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 23,790 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,305 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,842 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,048 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 22,038 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,175 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,573 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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TCC 9 is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TCC 9, 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 TCC 9 registered?

TCC 9 is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is TCC 9 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCC 9 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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