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Y628 XHG

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,672 mi
Last recorded37,672 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY628 XHG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 37,672 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,978 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 36,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,516 miles

all discs slightly worn and pitted

slight play in rack ends

Pass 1 May 2013 32,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,528 miles

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,943 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,947 miles

N/S/F shock absorber weeping fluid.

Rear tyres worn low.

Pass 7 May 2009 27,069 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 23,070 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,938 miles

Rear brake discs part corroded.

Pass 12 May 2006 18,309 miles

rear brake discs corroding

screw in nearside rear tyre

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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Y628 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y628 XHG, 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 Y628 XHG registered?

Y628 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 May 2001.

Is Y628 XHG safe to buy?

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