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Y862 CKR

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,665 mi
Last recorded30,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 CKR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 30,665 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 30,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 30,360 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer toe link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 30,040 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,366 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 29,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 27,073 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 19,681 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 19,681 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,141 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 18,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2012 15,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 15,511 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 12,648 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,920 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 10,920 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front # plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 May 2008 6,438 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 6,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 2,402 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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Y862 CKR is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y862 CKR, 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 Y862 CKR registered?

Y862 CKR is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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