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Y797 BSG

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,658 mi
Last recorded12,658 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY797 BSG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2024 12,658 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 12,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 11,952 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 11,740 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 11,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 11,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 10,929 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 9,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,898 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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Y797 BSG is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y797 BSG, 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 Y797 BSG registered?

Y797 BSG is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y797 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y797 BSG shows 10 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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