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X713 TKK

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX713 TKK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 82,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,155 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 82,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,941 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 81,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,855 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 78,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,612 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,513 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,460 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 61,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,261 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 61,261 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,249 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,410 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,056 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 44,228 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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X713 TKK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X713 TKK, 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 X713 TKK registered?

X713 TKK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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