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S111 WTF

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,072 mi
Last recorded52,072 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 WTF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 52,072 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,732 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate poor

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,338 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,338 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,093 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 45,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 41,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 41,273 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S111 WTF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 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 S111 WTF, 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

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What year was S111 WTF registered?

S111 WTF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is S111 WTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 WTF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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