MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
All brake discs appear worn.
Rear brake pads appear low.
Reduced performance at offside rear brakes.
All brake discs appear worn but servicable
Rear tyres are close to wear bars
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y96 UKJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 Y96 UKJ, 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 Y96 UKJ registered?
Y96 UKJ is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 May 2001.
Is Y96 UKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y96 UKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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