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V767 JRD

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,643 mi
Last recorded59,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV767 JRD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,643 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,098 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air intake pipe burst, nearside front inner wheel arch fibreglass holed.

Pass 7 May 2010 58,216 miles

front wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 30 Apr 2010 58,155 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 1 May 2009 57,151 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 54,785 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 52,268 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 52,184 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 47,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V767 JRD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V767 JRD, 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 V767 JRD registered?

V767 JRD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 February 2000.

Is V767 JRD safe to buy?

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