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VX51 LSC

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,021 mi
Last recorded52,021 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LSC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,021 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 52,011 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,998 miles

off side parking brake has low reading advise have checked.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,957 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 48,957 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,532 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front number plate damaged

n/side door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,151 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 46,151 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,548 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front inner steering rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,006 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,832 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,342 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,099 miles

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

small split in wiper blade

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 LSC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LSC, 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 VX51 LSC registered?

VX51 LSC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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