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Y488 ETY

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,976 mi
Last recorded42,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY488 ETY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,976 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,976 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 42,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 41,482 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 41,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,925 miles

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%

Fail 5 Oct 2015 39,925 miles

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%

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,759 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 34,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,243 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,773 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 24,013 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 19,183 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,292 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 12,743 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 5,541 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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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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