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Y672 NYA

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,135 mi
Last recorded19,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY672 NYA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 19,135 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 18,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 18,382 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 18,162 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 17,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 17,116 miles

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

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

all brake disc have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2020 16,888 miles

under trays/ body covers fitted to vehicle restricting the view of some components

Pass 25 Aug 2018 16,676 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly perished

Fail 24 Aug 2018 16,672 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres are slightly perished

Pass 24 Aug 2017 16,105 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

all tyres are slightly perished

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2016 16,040 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,001 miles

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)

all brake discs are slightly corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jul 2015 15,997 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,604 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,582 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,634 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 13,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,363 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 9,661 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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Y672 NYA 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 90.9%.

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 Y672 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.

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What year was Y672 NYA registered?

Y672 NYA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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