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V327 HEB

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,430 mi
Last recorded94,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 HEB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 94,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 92,594 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 91,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,986 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 89,637 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 89,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 88,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,576 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 86,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 84,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,056 miles

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

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2009 80,056 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 23 Feb 2008 78,951 miles

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)

rear no plate slightly distorted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 75,104 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 74,315 miles

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)

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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V327 HEB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver 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 V327 HEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V327 HEB?

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What year was V327 HEB registered?

V327 HEB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 11 February 2000.

Is V327 HEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V327 HEB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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