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S16 OGB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,268 mi
Last recorded11,268 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 OGB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2020 11,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 9,994 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 6,956 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 6,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 5,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 5,357 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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S16 OGB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S16 OGB, 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 S16 OGB registered?

S16 OGB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is S16 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 OGB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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