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YC51 OSN

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,015 mi
Last recorded20,015 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 OSN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 20,015 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 20,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 17,302 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 7,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 5,879 miles

wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 1,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 1,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 1,701 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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YC51 OSN is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC51 OSN, 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

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What year was YC51 OSN registered?

YC51 OSN is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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The MOT history for YC51 OSN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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