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Y167 JAA

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

11,933 mi
Last recorded11,933 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY167 JAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 11,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 11,933 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 10,463 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 10,375 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 10,098 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 10,074 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 9,936 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 9,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively binding All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 9,832 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 9,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 9,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 9,278 miles

All suspension components very rusty

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,233 miles

wiper end split

Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

complete under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 6,974 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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Y167 JAA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y167 JAA, 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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Y167 JAA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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