2001 Lotus Elise 1.8L Petrol · Y271 CGN
2001 Lotus Elise (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 93,079 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LOTUS ELISE
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y271 CGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 93,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y271 CGN 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 (Y271 CGN) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Y271 CGN Mileage History
- 08/08/202291,163 mi
- 29/07/202391,804 mi+641 mi
- 31/07/202492,309 mi+505 mi
- 17/09/202592,543 mi+234 mi
- 21/09/202693,079 mi+536 mi
Average of roughly 465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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