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Y82 HPH

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,847 mi
Last recorded65,847 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY82 HPH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 65,847 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 65,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 65,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 60,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 53,399 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 46,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,802 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,106 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 24,361 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,361 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,834 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 8,235 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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Y82 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y82 HPH, 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 Y82 HPH registered?

Y82 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 August 2001.

Is Y82 HPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y82 HPH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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