MOT Status
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27,897 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All brake discs have surface rust
All suspension components have surface rust
Full Undertray fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front and rear suspension has surface rust
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to check certain items
Exhaust flexi hose braided cover adrift.
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V243 PHK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V243 PHK, 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 V243 PHK registered?
V243 PHK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 February 2000.
Is V243 PHK safe to buy?
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