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JOE 630W

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

44,729 mi
Last recorded44,729 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 630W
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 44,729 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 44,720 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 42,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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JOE 630W is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JOE 630W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JOE 630W?

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What year was JOE 630W registered?

JOE 630W is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is JOE 630W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 630W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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