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X666 JPM

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,262 mi
Last recorded37,262 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX666 JPM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 37,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,993 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 36,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,407 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 35,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,742 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 34,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres perished - cracking within tread grooves

Pass 6 Oct 2012 33,360 miles

Near side rear inner side lamp not working.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 32,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,282 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 29,835 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,083 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,876 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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X666 JPM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X666 JPM, 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 X666 JPM registered?

X666 JPM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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