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A18 ULT

2000 Lotus Elise

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,598 mi
Last recorded42,598 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ULT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,598 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,788 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,470 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 40,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 40,623 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 34,718 miles

bottom of windscreen cracked but not in swept area

Pass 14 May 2009 31,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 26,106 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,453 miles

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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A18 ULT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A18 ULT, 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 A18 ULT registered?

A18 ULT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is A18 ULT safe to buy?

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