2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · Y919 RCR
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 43,732 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,732 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
Y919 RCR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2009
- 43,732 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Y919 RCR Mileage History
- 20/04/200623,714 mi
- 07/04/200731,535 mi+7,821 mi
- 25/10/200837,063 mi+5,528 mi
- 31/10/200837,072 mi+9 mi
- 03/10/200943,732 mi+6,660 mi
Average of roughly 5,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y919 RCR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Lotus Elise (Y919 RCR) between April 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”.