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V3 ENP

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,508 mi
Last recorded4,508 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 ENP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 4,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 4,479 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 4,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 4,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 4,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 3,972 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 3,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 3,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 2,963 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 2,483 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 24 Jan 2006 2,014 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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V3 ENP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V3 ENP, 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 V3 ENP registered?

V3 ENP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V3 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 ENP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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