MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front very slight split to antiroll bar link boot
Nearside Rear slight pin hole/split
front brake discs rusting
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
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)
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
slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
split in wiper blade
slight play in n/s rack end joint
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y94 LCW safe to buy?
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