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Y271 CGN

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 CGN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,543 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 92,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 91,804 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 91,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,176 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 88,395 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 88,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp to manifold loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,142 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,299 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,980 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,915 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under wheel arch trims slightly insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2013 67,323 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s rack joint

Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in o/s rack joint

Pass 15 May 2010 59,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2010 59,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 51,256 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 May 2009 51,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,316 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 35,260 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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Y271 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y271 CGN, 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 Y271 CGN registered?

Y271 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 March 2001.

Is Y271 CGN safe to buy?

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