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W197 ULB

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,272 mi
Last recorded37,272 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 ULB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 35,840 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 35,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Lambda high at low fast idle

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,892 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 31,697 miles

unable to see underside of vehicle due to belly pan.

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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W197 ULB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W197 ULB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W197 ULB?

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What year was W197 ULB registered?

W197 ULB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W197 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 ULB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W197 ULB have outstanding finance?

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