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Y734 GHU

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

47,296 mi
Last recorded47,296 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY734 GHU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,296 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,923 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,360 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,815 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 44,915 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,951 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,481 miles

front and rear suspension is corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 42,609 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs are corroding

drivers door handle sticks

engine management light stays on

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Feb 2016 42,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs are corroded

drivers door handle is sticking

engine management light stays on

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light stays on

front and rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2014 41,173 miles

front and rear coil springs are corroding

front and rear suspension is corroding

Fail 6 Feb 2014 41,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear coil springs are corroding

front and rear suspension is corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 40,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 38,390 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,087 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 38,086 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

it is my opinion that all brake discs and brake pads be replaced and that all brake calipers be serviced.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,686 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,518 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,279 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 24,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advisory..brake servo dip not clearly pronounced.advise attention.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,848 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2007 21,848 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 17,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,870 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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Y734 GHU is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y734 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.

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What year was Y734 GHU registered?

Y734 GHU is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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