MOT Status
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85,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Toe link has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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V596 LUB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 V596 LUB, 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 V596 LUB registered?
V596 LUB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.
Is V596 LUB safe to buy?
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