MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded
offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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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.
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V717 ENC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 29 January 2000.
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