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Y4 MAT

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,776 mi
Last recorded78,776 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 MAT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,776 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 78,776 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,672 miles

Nearside Front spotlight not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 77,902 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2021 77,902 miles

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))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,672 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,192 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,256 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 60,799 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 56,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 56,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 50,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 38,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 34,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 29,535 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 27,556 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,239 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,324 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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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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