MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Inner Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear sidelamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y459 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 Y459 HPE, 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 Y459 HPE registered?
Y459 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 June 2001.
Is Y459 HPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y459 HPE shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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