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Y477 ETY

2001 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,640 mi
Last recorded84,640 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY477 ETY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,030 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,725 miles

FRONT TYRES NOT E MARKED

Fail 18 Aug 2006 53,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres not e marked.

Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,725 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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Y477 ETY is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y477 ETY, 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 Y477 ETY registered?

Y477 ETY is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 August 2001.

Is Y477 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y477 ETY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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