MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y281 ODX is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y281 ODX, 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 Y281 ODX registered?
Y281 ODX is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 June 2001.
Is Y281 ODX safe to buy?
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