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W252 JNB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,433 mi
Last recorded34,433 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW252 JNB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,433 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,142 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

all tyres on around 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2016 33,602 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 33,602 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 33,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 33,024 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,571 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 32,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2012 32,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,574 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,863 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 30,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,942 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,909 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,987 miles

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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W252 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W252 JNB, 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 W252 JNB registered?

W252 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W252 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W252 JNB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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