MOT Status
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30,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
Brake performance unable to be tested O/S REAR BRAKE EXCESSIVELY BINDING AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PAD LINING HAS DETACTHED FROM PAD MOUNTING PLATE (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly chafed N/S AND O/S REAR (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION IN UNIT (4.1.4 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT ALSO PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Y137 FVW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 Y137 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 Y137 FVW registered?
Y137 FVW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2001.
Is Y137 FVW safe to buy?
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