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V113 GLF

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,970 mi
Last recorded49,970 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV113 GLF
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 49,970 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2018 46,173 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 46,171 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 39,438 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,558 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 30,168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 30,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,735 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,540 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,980 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

o/s and n/s rear outer disc facings in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2009 23,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre worn to limit centre band

o/s and n/s rear outer disc facings in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 23,300 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,986 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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V113 GLF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V113 GLF, 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 V113 GLF registered?

V113 GLF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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