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V856 RJO

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,556 mi
Last recorded64,556 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 RJO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,556 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 63,232 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 58,815 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 58,402 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 57,173 miles

Front brake discs worn

Slight bind on front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,324 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,324 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,364 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,182 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,036 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2008 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,305 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 38,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front wiper poor

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,112 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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V856 RJO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V856 RJO, 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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V856 RJO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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