MOT Status
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75,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Headlamp dip switch not 100%
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Screen washers poor.
Underside panels covering most of underside.
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp dip switch not 100%
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Screen washers poor.
Underside panels covering most of underside.
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
rear brakes binding slightly
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Y853 VDA is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 Y853 VDA, 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 Y853 VDA registered?
Y853 VDA is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 June 2001.
Is Y853 VDA safe to buy?
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