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Y544 ACL

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,055 mi
Last recorded48,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY544 ACL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2012 48,055 miles

all 4 tyres splits in tread patterns..corrosion front/rear discs..general corrosion too suspension

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,476 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)

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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Y544 ACL is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y544 ACL, 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 Y544 ACL registered?

Y544 ACL is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y544 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y544 ACL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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