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Y94 LCW

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,924 mi
Last recorded172,924 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY94 LCW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 172,924 miles

Nearside Front very slight split to antiroll bar link boot

Nearside Rear slight pin hole/split

Pass 21 Sep 2016 169,263 miles

front brake discs rusting

Fail 8 Sep 2016 169,247 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs rusting

interior mirror missing

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 8 Aug 2015 163,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake effort low but not exessive

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 156,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 17 Aug 2013 145,738 miles

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Aug 2013 145,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy and slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 136,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 127,134 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 118,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

split in wiper blade

Pass 9 Aug 2008 96,164 miles

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 23 Aug 2007 86,655 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 86,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,081 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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Y94 LCW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y94 LCW, 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 Y94 LCW registered?

Y94 LCW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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