MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front both front brake pad securing pins (wrong way round) but still securing brake pads
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front both front brake pad securing pins (wrong way round) but still securing brake pads
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
all 4 coil springs heavily corroded and all alloy adjuster nuts heavily corroded .
nearside front tyre cracked
undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring underside and components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 2 x (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating 2 x (3.7.B.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Various suspension components corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Various suspension components corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on all 4 brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
front number plate cracked
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn
front number plate cracked
front discs pitted
front number plate cracked
rear discs pitted
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Y915 TKM is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 Y915 TKM, 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 Y915 TKM registered?
Y915 TKM is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2001.
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