2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · VX51 LRN
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2001. Recorded mileage 45,355 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
VX51 LRN Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2009
- 45,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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VX51 LRN Mileage History
- 12/12/200528,953 mi
- 18/10/200633,036 mi+4,083 mi
- 20/10/200633,036 mi
- 19/11/200738,067 mi+5,031 mi
- 19/11/200738,067 mi
- 26/11/200842,597 mi+4,530 mi
- 20/11/200945,267 mi+2,670 mi
- 09/12/200945,355 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 4,108 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
VX51 LRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Lotus Elise (VX51 LRN) between December 2005 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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