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W186 XGN

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

54,505 mi
Last recorded54,505 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 XGN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,505 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,893 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Large floor pans fitted covering under side of vehicle

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,893 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Large floor pans fitted covering under side of vehicle

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,516 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 53,503 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 47,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 44,906 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 43,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Windscreen wiper control arm broken

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror missing

Windscreen wiper control arm broken

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,534 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking in outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper switch arm broken

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wiper switch arm broken

Pass 4 Sep 2010 40,701 miles

Brake pedal needs to be pressed hard before brake lights come on

Drivers seat loose

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Fail 1 Sep 2010 40,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake pedal needs to be pressed hard before brake lights come on

Drivers seat loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Slight noise from both rear wheels when rotated

Pass 29 Aug 2009 38,343 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,623 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,686 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,686 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,161 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 24,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W186 XGN 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 61.9%.

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 W186 XGN, 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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W186 XGN is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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