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Y429 NVX

2001 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,727 mi
Last recorded40,727 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 NVX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 40,727 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 40,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,265 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 40,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,382 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly pitted / corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 38,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,879 miles

front registration plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,214 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,738 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,929 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,618 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,162 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 19,147 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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Y429 NVX is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y429 NVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y429 NVX?

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What year was Y429 NVX registered?

Y429 NVX is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 July 2001.

Is Y429 NVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y429 NVX shows 20 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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