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WX51 OSE

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,278 mi
Last recorded68,278 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OSE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,278 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,502 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 66,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 66,722 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 66,144 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 66,144 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 64,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 63,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 57,724 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 53,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,231 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,721 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,805 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2007 27,405 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,578 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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WX51 OSE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WX51 OSE, 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 WX51 OSE registered?

WX51 OSE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is WX51 OSE safe to buy?

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