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M27 YNR

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,279 mi
Last recorded57,279 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 YNR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 57,279 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 56,263 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 51,734 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 51,732 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 46,983 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,973 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,823 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,077 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 21 Oct 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 30,090 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,264 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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M27 YNR is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M27 YNR, 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 M27 YNR registered?

M27 YNR is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is M27 YNR safe to buy?

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