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Y759 HOD

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,800 mi
Last recorded41,800 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY759 HOD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 41,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blade in poor condition.

Most metal under components heavily corroded, some parts covered up with underseal/paint unable to fully inspect.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Some corrosion brake discs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres some perishing

o/s/r tyre some perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,137 miles

All tubular suspension arms severly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Most metal suspension components severly corroded.

O/s front and rear tyres perished in tread.

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

All tubular suspension arms severly corroded.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Most metal suspension components severly corroded.

O/s front and rear tyres perished in tread.

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

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,388 miles

All brake hosses in very poor condition, corroded and deteriated.

Both front brake discs in very poor condition, corroded, vents blocked with corrosion.

Both rear brake discs in ver poor condition, corroded andvents blocked with corrosion.

Most brake components including calipers heavily corroded.

N/s and o/s front suspension c oil springs severly corroded.

O/s and n/s rear coil springs severly corroded.

All front suspension arms severly corroded, several deep rust pits.

All rear suspension arms severtly corroded.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 40,378 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All brake hosses in very poor condition, corroded and deteriated.

Both front brake discs in very poor condition, corroded, vents blocked with corrosion.

Both rear brake discs in ver poor condition, corroded andvents blocked with corrosion.

Most brake components including calipers heavily corroded.

N/s and o/s front suspension c oil springs severly corroded.

O/s and n/s rear coil springs severly corroded.

All front suspension arms severly corroded, several deep rust pits.

All rear suspension arms severtly corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,412 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,446 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,566 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,512 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,512 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 21,506 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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Y759 HOD 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 75%.

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 Y759 HOD, 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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Y759 HOD is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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