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Y634 XHG

2001 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,333 mi
Last recorded45,333 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY634 XHG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,333 miles

coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,943 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,871 miles

anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

hand brake cables corroding

rear brake discs corroding

rear springs corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 42,640 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

anti-roll bar bushes deteriorating

front tyres age cracked and worn

hand brake cables corroding

rear brake discs corroding

springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,657 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front inner brake pads wearing.

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin, disc inner faces corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,372 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,362 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Jun 2007 30,125 miles

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 17 May 2006 27,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 27,556 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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Y634 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y634 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 Y634 XHG registered?

Y634 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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