MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,870 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)
Engine management warning lamp on
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)
all tyres edges low
os/ns rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nsf brake disc pitted
osr brake disc pitted
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has some damage/repair
all pads low
all tyres low
front discs worn
Both front tyres inner edges of tread depth low
Front brake pads getting low
N/S/R shock absorber weeping fluid
Slight coolant leak from N/S/R
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
os/ns front tyres low
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y133 FVW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 Y133 FVW, 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 Y133 FVW registered?
Y133 FVW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 April 2001.
Is Y133 FVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y133 FVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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