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V933 DHO

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,167 mi
Last recorded102,167 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV933 DHO
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 101,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 101,172 miles

Brake discs, surface rusty.

Reduced park brake at offside.

Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,929 miles

Offside front side lamp intermitant

Reduced performance atoffside park brake

Slight play at inner rack

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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V933 DHO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red 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 V933 DHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V933 DHO registered?

V933 DHO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V933 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V933 DHO 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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