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34 OR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,538 mi
Last recorded2,538 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration34 OR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 2,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 2,408 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 2,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,302 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 2,165 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 1,928 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 1,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006

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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34 OR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 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 34 OR, 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 26 years old, this Lotus Elise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 34 OR registered?

34 OR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is 34 OR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 34 OR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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