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Y186 VKX

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 VKX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted limiting visual inspection

Fail 11 Jun 2020 44,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

under covers fitted limiting visual inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,587 miles

All suspension components are corroded

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 44,541 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,247 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,208 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 30,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 29,962 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,364 miles

some corrosion to inside of offside rear disc

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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Y186 VKX is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y186 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y186 VKX registered?

Y186 VKX is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y186 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y186 VKX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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