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Y113 RDF

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,341 mi
Last recorded70,341 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY113 RDF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 69,876 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 68,230 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 67,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,463 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,547 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shock absorber weeping

slight binding on both front brakes

slight play in offside front suspension arm lower ball joint

Fail 2 Jun 2012 63,667 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front shock absorber weeping

slight binding on both front brakes

slight play in offside front suspension arm lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 59,624 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 59,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,040 miles

advise both o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low on service markers.

Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise both o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads getting low on service markers.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,616 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 51,616 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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Y113 RDF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y113 RDF, 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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Y113 RDF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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