MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,318 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/front head lamp aim on lower limits
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear brake pads low
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/front head lamp aim on lower limits
rear brake discs in poor condition
rear brake pads low
Front & rear registration plates are illegal due to number & letter size.
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)
alternator belt ajustment bracket is broken
small hole in off-side front rack gaiter
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y153 RDF is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y153 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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How do I check the history of Y153 RDF?
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What year was Y153 RDF registered?
Y153 RDF is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 May 2001.
Is Y153 RDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y153 RDF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y153 RDF have outstanding finance?
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