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Y39 HPH

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,559 mi
Last recorded41,559 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 HPH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 41,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 41,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,063 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 40,412 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 40,122 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 39,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 37,968 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 37,468 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,900 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,446 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 35,745 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 34,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,162 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 33,162 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 29,082 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 29,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 28,984 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 28,973 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in rear wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,309 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 24,307 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 14,585 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y39 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y39 HPH, 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 Y39 HPH registered?

Y39 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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