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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessive lift (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible fadded (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible fadded (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front both upper coil spring mounts corroded(aluminium).
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre tread running off on inner edge.
Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread pattern.
Offside Front tyre tread running off on inner edge.
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres worn.
Different wheels/tyres fitted to rear than when first presented for test.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight frtont brake imbalance - new pads and discs fitted at time of tesy
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W141 RCG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 W141 RCG, 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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W141 RCG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 June 2000.
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