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M700 RAE

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,455 mi
Last recorded26,455 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 RAE
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 26,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 26,455 miles

Centre Front Upper Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 25,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,338 miles

windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 18,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 15,412 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 15,412 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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M700 RAE is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 49,790 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M700 RAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M700 RAE registered?

M700 RAE is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is M700 RAE safe to buy?

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