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V568 LNG

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 2264cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,203 mi
Last recorded49,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 LNG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,264cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,203 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 49,199 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,192 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 48,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 39,361 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)

front wiper poor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,460 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 35,460 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,940 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 31,940 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,949 miles

rear brake pads are becoming heavily worn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,357 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 24,941 miles

rear brake pads are becoming heavily worn

Pass 31 Dec 2005 22,105 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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V568 LNG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 2,264cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V568 LNG, 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

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What year was V568 LNG registered?

V568 LNG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V568 LNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V568 LNG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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