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Y818 CLA

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,454 mi
Last recorded49,454 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY818 CLA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,454 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 49,451 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,090 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,714 miles

engine management light on

front wiper split

Fail 30 May 2009 44,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,870 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 33,097 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,990 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,724 miles

front inner brake pads close to minimum thickness

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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Y818 CLA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y818 CLA, 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 Y818 CLA registered?

Y818 CLA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y818 CLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y818 CLA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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