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Y756 GCD

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY756 GCD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 86,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,687 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Binds hard if heavily applied. (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Evidence of coolant leaking.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 83,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,251 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 77,249 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,419 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 70,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,979 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 63,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 58,469 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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Y756 GCD is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y756 GCD, 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 Y756 GCD registered?

Y756 GCD is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y756 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y756 GCD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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