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V4 VFR

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,243 mi
Last recorded28,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 VFR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 28,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,243 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 28,236 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 27,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,250 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2009 26,226 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car compleatly covered underneath.

Pass 23 May 2009 26,226 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

car compleatly covered underneath.

Pass 27 May 2008 25,390 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 25,360 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)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside steering rack ball end swivel

Fail 3 May 2007 24,305 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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front and rear brake pads getting low

both front track rod ends rubber boots split open

slight play in nearside steering rack ball swivel

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,690 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise full under body cover fitted

advise slight play in both rack ends

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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V4 VFR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V4 VFR, 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 V4 VFR registered?

V4 VFR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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