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Y642 XHG

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 XHG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,501 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 65,297 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 65,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,824 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,673 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 61,002 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 58,780 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 56,795 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 55,030 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 53,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 52,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,642 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 43,672 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,407 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,407 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,791 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 31,780 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,892 miles

all brake discs worn uneven across face

rear brake discs corroding on edges

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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Y642 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y642 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 Y642 XHG registered?

Y642 XHG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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