MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,549 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
play detected at nearside front wheel ?
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front driving light not working
FRONT AND REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
slight play in track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
FRONT AND REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION
slight play in track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)
slight play in nearside track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in nearside track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y597 EUG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y597 EUG, 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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How do I check the history of Y597 EUG?
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What year was Y597 EUG registered?
Y597 EUG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 April 2001.
Is Y597 EUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y597 EUG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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