MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
New n/s track rod end shorter than original.?
New n/s track rod end shorter than original.?
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y929 CDS is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 Y929 CDS, 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 Y929 CDS?
You can check the full history of Y929 CDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was Y929 CDS registered?
Y929 CDS is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 June 2001.
Is Y929 CDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y929 CDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does Y929 CDS have outstanding finance?
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