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Y98 LCW

2001 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

5,848 mi
Last recorded5,848 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 LCW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 5,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 5,720 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 5,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 5,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 5,653 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 5,584 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 5,496 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 5,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 5,283 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 4,925 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 4,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 4,786 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 4,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 4,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 4,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 4,025 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 3,886 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 3,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 3,530 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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Y98 LCW is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y98 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y98 LCW?

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What year was Y98 LCW registered?

Y98 LCW is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 July 2001.

Is Y98 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y98 LCW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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