MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre treads cracking and 16 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front tyres 16 years old.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on the inner edge but measurable tread area on 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge measurable tread area on 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light broken
coolant on min level
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA51 LRE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 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 WA51 LRE, 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 WA51 LRE registered?
WA51 LRE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is WA51 LRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WA51 LRE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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