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Y637 XHG

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,984 mi
Last recorded86,984 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY637 XHG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 86,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2025 86,070 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2024 85,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2024 85,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 85,064 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked on corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,691 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 81,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,479 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate broken on corner

Pass 22 May 2019 76,946 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 75,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs getting thin

Pass 23 May 2017 73,618 miles

front brake discs getting thin

front brake pads needed in about 3000 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 71,048 miles

Front both high beam light lenses slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2015 67,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,467 miles

Advise:front fog lamp lenses cracked & holed

Advise:slight corrosion front & rear brake disc's where vehicles been standing

Advise:slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,407 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,495 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 66,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 65,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,364 miles

CAT rattling but passed emissions on max limit

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,415 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,538 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 43,434 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both h/lamp reflectors poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,903 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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Y637 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y637 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 Y637 XHG registered?

Y637 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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