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US51 LOT

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,011 mi
Last recorded38,011 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS51 LOT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,011 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,534 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 34,265 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 29 Jan 2008 31,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 25,140 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,140 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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US51 LOT is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 US51 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was US51 LOT registered?

US51 LOT is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is US51 LOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for US51 LOT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does US51 LOT have outstanding finance?

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