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73,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both rear shock absorber spring mounting cups corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorber spring cups corroded
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorber spring cups corroded.
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both rear shock absorber spring cups corroded.
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
both rear shock absorber spring cups corroded
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring cups slightly corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front washers not hitting sreen
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Y311 CAY is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 Y311 CAY, 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 Y311 CAY registered?
Y311 CAY is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 June 2001.
Is Y311 CAY safe to buy?
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