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Y703 HFB

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,550 mi
Last recorded40,550 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 HFB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,550 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,310 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,518 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,588 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,898 miles

off side handbrake cable outer cover split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,726 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,981 miles

all inner brake discs faces corroded

o/s/f spot lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2008 27,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 23,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 20,516 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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Y703 HFB is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y703 HFB, 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 Y703 HFB registered?

Y703 HFB is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 April 2001.

Is Y703 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y703 HFB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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