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Y663 NYA

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,956 mi
Last recorded35,956 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 NYA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 35,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 35,103 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 32,720 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 31,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 31,202 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 30,844 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 29,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 28,891 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,422 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 18,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 18,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,168 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 14,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 14,767 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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Y663 NYA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y663 NYA, 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 Y663 NYA registered?

Y663 NYA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y663 NYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y663 NYA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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