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Y877 XAE

2001 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,623 mi
Last recorded36,623 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY877 XAE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 36,623 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 36,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,824 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 34,824 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,258 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,973 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 32,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 29,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface rust to all four brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight rusting to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,956 miles

rear brake discs rusting on inner surfaces

Pass 21 Jul 2009 28,548 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 25,738 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 25,738 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 21,431 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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Y877 XAE is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y877 XAE, 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 Y877 XAE registered?

Y877 XAE is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y877 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y877 XAE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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