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Y91 HPH

2001 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,413 mi
Last recorded62,413 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY91 HPH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,413 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,479 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 61,470 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ## co2 6% - 02: high or engine is extremely maladjusted or Exhaust system is leaking, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 60,270 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 12 Mar 2024 60,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected track rod end hub bolts loose (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 7 Mar 2024 60,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected to track rod end hub bolts (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs fitted wrong way vents

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 30 Sep 2022 59,322 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 59,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 59,110 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 59,110 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 56,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 55,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 54,757 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 54,757 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 54,056 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 52,822 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 50,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 50,870 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,943 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wet when tested.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,492 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,490 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 41,967 miles

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)

front no plate damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,384 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,245 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,417 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,814 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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Y91 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y91 HPH, 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 Y91 HPH registered?

Y91 HPH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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