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Y817 JOW

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,337 mi
Last recorded78,337 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 JOW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 78,337 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,722 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 77,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 76,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 74,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 73,134 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 72,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 70,465 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,820 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,595 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,405 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 20,079 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 12,891 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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Y817 JOW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y817 JOW, 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 Y817 JOW registered?

Y817 JOW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 August 2001.

Is Y817 JOW safe to buy?

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