MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
the vehicle is fitted with a metal undertray not allowing full examination
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of Y461 HPE?
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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.
Does Y461 HPE have outstanding finance?
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