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Y695 CLJ

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,578 mi
Last recorded68,578 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY695 CLJ
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 68,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 67,123 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,092 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,006 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,483 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 61,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 59,498 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 55,439 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,499 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,499 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 44,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 43,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2013 43,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2013 43,590 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 42,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,114 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 34,004 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 16,259 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,904 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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Y695 CLJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y695 CLJ, 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 Y695 CLJ registered?

Y695 CLJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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