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V717 ENC

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,797 mi
Last recorded103,797 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV717 ENC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 103,797 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,531 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 103,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,876 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some steering and suspension components corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 102,876 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some steering and suspension components corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2019 102,875 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 102,341 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 101,389 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 100,376 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 96,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,753 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 93,752 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,167 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 85,789 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 81,935 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 74,179 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 74,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,217 miles

nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 59,966 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,835 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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V717 ENC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V717 ENC, 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 V717 ENC registered?

V717 ENC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 January 2000.

Is V717 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V717 ENC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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