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Y916 RCR

2001 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,454 mi
Last recorded35,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY916 RCR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,454 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 35,228 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,511 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 34,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,886 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 33,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight drag on offside rear wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2020 33,850 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 33,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 8 Sep 2016 32,262 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 31,910 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,874 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 30,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight damage to front clamshell.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,207 miles

All brake discs worn.

Slight corrosion to O/S/R lower spring retainer.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,989 miles

O/S/R road spring retainer corroding slightly.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,738 miles

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

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

O/S/R road spring retainer slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,184 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,076 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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Y916 RCR is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y916 RCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y916 RCR?

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What year was Y916 RCR registered?

Y916 RCR is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y916 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y916 RCR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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