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S16 OGR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,092 mi
Last recorded22,092 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 OGR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,092 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,746 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 21,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 21,569 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,289 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,149 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,813 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 19,209 miles

emmisions passed on second attempt? high h/c

front no/plate very low advise stick/on no/plate

Pass 2 Dec 2006 18,783 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 15,344 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 OGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGR, 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 OGR registered?

S16 OGR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is S16 OGR safe to buy?

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