MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak but not excessive
uiversal fuel cap fiited but seals effectively
Front both steering rack boots cracking
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
universal fuel cap fitted but seals effectively
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front both steering rack boots cracking
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
universal fuel cap fitted but seals effectively
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
UNDERBODY COVERED FRONT/ REAR WIH GAURDS
UNDERBODY COVERED BY TRAY FRONT/ REAR
Central Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
UNDERBODY COVERED BY TRAY FRONT/ REAR
UNDERBODY COVERED FROM FRONT TO REAR
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
UNDERBODY COVERED FROM FRONT TO REAR
Offside HANDBRAKE LOW EFFORT
UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED FRONT / REAR
ALL OF UNDERBODY COVERED WITH UNDERTRAYS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery Light on
Rear Tyres cracking
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under tray fitted
under trays fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
N/S/R TYRE WEARING DOWN TOWARDS THE 1.6 MARK
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
vacuum pipe heavily chafed in engine compartment
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
vacuum pipe heavily chafed in engine compartment
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y294 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 Y294 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 Y294 CGN registered?
Y294 CGN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 April 2001.
Is Y294 CGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y294 CGN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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