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V6 BAM

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,124 mi
Last recorded12,124 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 BAM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 12,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 11,962 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 11,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 11,443 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 11,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 11,066 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 10,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 9,702 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 8,417 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 8,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,685 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 5,910 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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V6 BAM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 V6 BAM, 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 V6 BAM registered?

V6 BAM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is V6 BAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 BAM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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