MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W174 RCG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W174 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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What year was W174 RCG registered?
W174 RCG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2000.
Is W174 RCG safe to buy?
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