MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front spotlight not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y4 MAT is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y4 MAT, 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 Y4 MAT registered?
Y4 MAT is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2001.
Is Y4 MAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y4 MAT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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