MOT Status
ValidMileage
80,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front suspension corroded both sides
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear suspension corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure Bodywork damage (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure Bodywork damage (4.7.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers fitted to underside off vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp only 50% illuminates
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs inner surface corroded
rear discs corroded inner surface
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn on inner edge
some corrosion to front & rear brake discs
some corrosion/pitting to all brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TG51 LOT is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 TG51 LOT, 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 TG51 LOT registered?
TG51 LOT is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is TG51 LOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for TG51 LOT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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