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Y733 GHU

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,106 mi
Last recorded51,106 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 GHU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 51,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,943 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 47,824 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 45,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,375 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 42,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 39,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,713 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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Y733 GHU 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 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 Y733 GHU, 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 Y733 GHU registered?

Y733 GHU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y733 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y733 GHU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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