MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,726 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed vehicle getting too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S16 OVS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 S16 OVS, 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 OVS registered?
S16 OVS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.
Is S16 OVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for S16 OVS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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