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W263 JNB

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,276 mi
Last recorded54,276 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW263 JNB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,276 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 54,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switches/tell tales (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 53,560 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,397 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 41,996 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 40,468 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 39,268 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 39,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 37,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 35,542 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,768 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,097 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 25,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,873 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 22,873 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

flat spot on nearside front tyre

nearside head light aim on min

Pass 6 May 2006 20,028 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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W263 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W263 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 W263 JNB registered?

W263 JNB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W263 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W263 JNB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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