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Y835 JNM

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,257 mi
Last recorded41,257 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY835 JNM
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 38,346 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,813 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 34,718 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,058 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 29,467 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,107 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 26,772 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 26,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 21,946 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,152 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,791 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 17,791 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 May 2006 15,531 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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Y835 JNM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y835 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.

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What year was Y835 JNM registered?

Y835 JNM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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