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W198 BKN

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,124 mi
Last recorded27,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 BKN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 27,124 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,251 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 16,406 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,571 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 25,571 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from box to tail pipes both sides (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,149 miles

full alloy floor fitted front to back

Fail 14 Jul 2016 25,149 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full alloy floor fitted front to back

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 24,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,112 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 24,111 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 23,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated

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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W198 BKN is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W198 BKN, 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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W198 BKN is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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