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V150 KRS

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,472 mi
Last recorded128,472 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV150 KRS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,472 miles

slight play nearside rear toe link

Pass 8 Feb 2017 118,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 97,988 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 97,988 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 97,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to deterioate

headlamp switch operates headlamps, but switch not illuminating

Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,554 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres starting to deterioate

headlamp switch operates headlamps, but switch not illuminating

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 67,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,806 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,808 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and offside front suspension arms, dampers, coil springs and antiroll bar showing signs of heavy but not excessive corrosion. The rear suspension components are also showing signs of heavy corrosion although not as much as the front.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Three bolts are missing from the engine undertray.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front and offside front suspension arms, dampers, coil springs and antiroll bar showing signs of heavy but not excessive corrosion. The rear suspension components are also showing signs of heavy corrosion although not as much as the front.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Three bolts are missing from the engine undertray.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,732 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 27,585 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 27,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V150 KRS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V150 KRS, 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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V150 KRS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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