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L10 YUS

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 YUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,812 miles

Protective undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 98,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

crack in drivers B pillar caused by damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2018 90,765 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

crack in drivers B pillar caused by damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2018 90,395 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis upper shocker mount (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

crack in drivers B pillar caused by damage

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,193 miles

Rear tyres starting to split and perish on tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,636 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 80,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 80,777 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2014 76,344 miles

undertrays fitted throughout the underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,636 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 74,303 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 74,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 68,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,871 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 49,868 miles

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

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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L10 YUS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L10 YUS, 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 L10 YUS registered?

L10 YUS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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