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Y597 EUG

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,549 mi
Last recorded28,549 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 EUG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,549 miles

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 ?

Pass 16 Jul 2013 23,824 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 23,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front driving light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2010 22,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 21,795 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

slight play in track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 21,795 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,858 miles

slight play in nearside track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 20,858 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in nearside track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,863 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,776 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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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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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?

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