MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect border line (5.3.2 (b))
Covers and under-trays fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside rear tyre under-inflated (nail in tread)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Condensation in both front headlights
EML light on dash
Heavy oil leak from offside front oil cooler
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wear and corrosion front and rear discs
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ57 PDV is a 2007 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 2007 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 29,289 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 YJ57 PDV, 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 19 years old, this Lotus Elise is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YJ57 PDV registered?
YJ57 PDV is a 2007 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 November 2007.
Is YJ57 PDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YJ57 PDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YJ57 PDV have outstanding finance?
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