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Y639 XHG

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,099 mi
Last recorded83,099 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY639 XHG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,099 miles

All suspension components are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,859 miles

All suspension components are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 81,859 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All suspension components are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,611 miles

All suspension components are slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 80,611 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All suspension components are slightly corroded

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 77,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,966 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 70,819 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,119 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 69,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2012 63,651 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,304 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 51,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,923 miles

unable to open engine cover

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,566 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 26,624 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,930 miles

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

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

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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Y639 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y639 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 Y639 XHG registered?

Y639 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 June 2001.

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