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YN51 YKH

2001 Lotus Elise

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Lotus Elise38,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 YKH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,737 miles

Exhaust flexi coupling shielding broken.

Gear knob loose.

Handbrake lever cover insecure.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning light illuminated.

Exhaust flexi coupling shielding broken.

Gear knob loose.

Handbrake lever cover insecure.

N/S passanger seat not fitted.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

no seat fitted to nearside, EM light on indicating a fault

Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,320 miles

cannot see anything.. brake pipes etc due to complette under tray

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine diag light on

front and rear no plates poor condition

Fail 24 Jul 2009 53,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cannot see anything.. brake pipes etc due to complette under tray

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine diag light on

front and rear no plates poor condition

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,085 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Rear discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,988 miles

front number plate starting to seperate

Pass 20 Dec 2005 22,072 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 22,071 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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)

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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YN51 YKH is a 2001 Lotus Elise in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YN51 YKH, 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 YN51 YKH registered?

YN51 YKH is a 2001 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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