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WA51 OJS

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,536 mi
Last recorded41,536 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OJS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,227 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,184 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,928 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 30,291 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 26,974 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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WA51 OJS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WA51 OJS, 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

How do I check the history of WA51 OJS?

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What year was WA51 OJS registered?

WA51 OJS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 November 2001.

Is WA51 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 OJS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 OJS have outstanding finance?

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