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V863 FPB

2000 Lotus Elise

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,315 mi
Last recorded40,315 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV863 FPB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,315 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,544 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 39,539 miles

Brake performance not tested due to restricted movement on all four wheels (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,659 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 38,506 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,135 miles

inner faces of rear discs in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2014 38,116 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 37,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 37,757 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 37,135 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,474 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 31,037 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,711 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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V863 FPB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V863 FPB, 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 V863 FPB registered?

V863 FPB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V863 FPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V863 FPB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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