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Y534 GWC

2001 Lotus Elise

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,793 mi
Last recorded119,793 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY534 GWC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 119,793 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 119,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,386 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 118,349 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,646 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 112,646 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,049 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 109,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,997 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 101,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 99,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 98,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 88,222 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,353 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 69,980 miles

Headlamp aim is slightly high.

Rear brake pads appear low. Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,283 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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Y534 GWC is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y534 GWC, 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 Y534 GWC registered?

Y534 GWC is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y534 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y534 GWC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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