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F1 VVS

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

16,161 mi
Last recorded16,161 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VVS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 16,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 16,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,914 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,799 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 14,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 14,530 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 14,530 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 14,387 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,301 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,100 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,599 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,133 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 13,133 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,594 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,071 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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F1 VVS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F1 VVS, 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 F1 VVS registered?

F1 VVS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is F1 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 VVS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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