MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,021 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack
Rear Brake discs corrosion inner faces (rusty)
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts / rears (rusty) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wiper blade is deteriorating
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or rack
Rear brake discs have corrosion inner faces (rusty)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts/rears (rusty) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Reverse light is inoperative
Slight corrosion (rust) inside of rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
advice corrosion to all suspension parts
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W18 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 W18 TUS, 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 W18 TUS registered?
W18 TUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W18 TUS safe to buy?
The MOT history for W18 TUS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W18 TUS have outstanding finance?
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