MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,976 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
both rear handbrake cables corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both rear handbrake cables corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner front driving lamp not working when main beam applied
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake effort only just passed required limit 56%-pass limit is 50%
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusted (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner front driving lamp not working when main beam applied
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face rusted (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake effort only just passed required limit 56%-pass limit is 50%
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y488 ETY is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 Y488 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 Y488 ETY registered?
Y488 ETY is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 July 2001.
Is Y488 ETY safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y488 ETY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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