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Y106 NHK

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 NHK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 113,456 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 113,122 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 111,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,241 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,235 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 111,031 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 107,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,345 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 46,323 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,868 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,949 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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Y106 NHK is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y106 NHK, 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 Y106 NHK registered?

Y106 NHK is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y106 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y106 NHK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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