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W77 KES

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,708 mi
Last recorded34,708 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW77 KES
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 34,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 30,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 27,181 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,601 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 24,026 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 24,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W77 KES is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W77 KES, 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 W77 KES registered?

W77 KES is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is W77 KES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W77 KES shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W77 KES have outstanding finance?

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