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VX51 LRN

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,355 mi
Last recorded45,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LRN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n /s/r park brake low on edfficiency

Fail 20 Nov 2009 45,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,597 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,067 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 38,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 33,036 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,036 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 28,953 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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VX51 LRN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VX51 LRN, 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 VX51 LRN registered?

VX51 LRN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is VX51 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 LRN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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