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604 VPE

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,713 mi
Last recorded46,713 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration604 VPE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 46,713 miles

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 42,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,259 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 35,835 miles

1.small crack in o/s steering rack gaiter. 2.surface corrosion on all coil springs.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 33,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

left and right front brake pads are getting low on thickness.

left and right rear brake discs badly corroded on inside brake contact faces.

left and right rear brake pads are getting low on thickness.

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,735 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,129 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 21,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2006 18,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear 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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604 VPE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 604 VPE, 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 604 VPE registered?

604 VPE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is 604 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 604 VPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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