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Y293 CGN

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,709 mi
Last recorded52,709 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 CGN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 52,709 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 52,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 50,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 46,449 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 10 May 2013 46,447 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 24 May 2012 38,057 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 38,051 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 26,988 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 26,987 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,131 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 15,516 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 15,498 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all discs slightley deteroreted.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,127 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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Y293 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y293 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 Y293 CGN registered?

Y293 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 May 2001.

Is Y293 CGN safe to buy?

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