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Y641 GKV

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,542 mi
Last recorded18,542 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY641 GKV
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 18,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 16,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 16,689 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 16,659 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 16,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 16,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 16,527 miles

Front Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

car not able to idle for emission test

Pass 8 May 2014 16,485 miles

n/s front tyre has slight cut outside edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,407 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,384 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 16,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 16,367 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,004 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 15,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,430 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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Y641 GKV is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y641 GKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y641 GKV registered?

Y641 GKV is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y641 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y641 GKV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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