MOT Status
ValidMileage
56,796 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
headlight tell tale not working
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s & n/s (1.1.15 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s ()
headlight tell tale not working
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy and rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear suspention track control arm ball joint has slight movement in it
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
corrosion on rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear track control arm ball joint has movement in it
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated
corrosion on rear brake pipes no leaks at time of test
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
both front tyres bald inner tread and on legal limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V950 DHO is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 V950 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.
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What year was V950 DHO registered?
V950 DHO is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 January 2000.
Is V950 DHO safe to buy?
The MOT history for V950 DHO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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