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Y461 HPE

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 HPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 69,846 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear pads look to be getting low

undertray fitted to vehicle,unable to check certain components sufficiently

Pass 18 May 2010 64,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 59,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,278 miles

the vehicle is fitted with a metal undertray not allowing full examination

Fail 17 May 2007 52,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake disc's in poor condition

the vechicle is fitted with a metal undertray not allowing full examination

Pass 12 May 2006 48,547 miles

front and brake pads getting lowish

front and rear brake discs worn

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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Y461 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y461 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 Y461 HPE registered?

Y461 HPE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y461 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y461 HPE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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