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Y37 UOM

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,887 mi
Last recorded37,887 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY37 UOM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,887 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns tail light has one lamp out

radiator fan noisy

screen damaged outside of the swept area

small amount off play in n/s steering rack

wiper blade loose

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underneath can not be checked propley as their is sheet fitted from front to rear of the car

Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,044 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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Y37 UOM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y37 UOM, 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 Y37 UOM registered?

Y37 UOM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y37 UOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y37 UOM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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