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Y823 JNM

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,156 mi
Last recorded76,156 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY823 JNM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,156 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,574 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 69,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 68,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 64,829 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,301 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 61,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 61,742 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 57,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 57,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 48,096 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,813 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 40,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 37,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,952 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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Y823 JNM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y823 JNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y823 JNM registered?

Y823 JNM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is Y823 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y823 JNM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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