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V722 ENC

2000 Lotus Elise

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,978 mi
Last recorded46,978 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV722 ENC
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 46,978 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,885 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 43,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 39,915 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 39,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some perishing of both front track rod end rubbers

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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V722 ENC is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V722 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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What year was V722 ENC registered?

V722 ENC is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V722 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V722 ENC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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