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Y38 HUM

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,594 mi
Last recorded4,594 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 HUM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 4,594 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 4,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 4,506 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 4,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 4,398 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 4,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ` (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 4,331 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 4,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 4,169 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,055 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 3,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 3,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 3,398 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 3,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 3,249 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 3,249 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 3,066 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 2,817 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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Y38 HUM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y38 HUM, 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 Y38 HUM registered?

Y38 HUM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y38 HUM safe to buy?

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