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Y226 LGM

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

27,735 mi
Last recorded27,735 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 LGM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 27,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 27,094 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 26,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 26,081 miles

Front Anti roll bar slight play

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2021 25,231 miles

All hub carriers corroded.

All shock springs corroding.

All suspension arms corroding.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,338 miles

All hub carriers corroded.

All shock springs corroding.

All suspension arms corroding.

Nearside Front Spotlamp not working.

Pass 1 Aug 2019 23,819 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 23,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 22,764 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 22,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,484 miles

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

Under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,820 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inside face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 20,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,638 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 12,846 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 9,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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Y226 LGM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y226 LGM, 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 Y226 LGM registered?

Y226 LGM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2001.

Is Y226 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 LGM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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