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W295 RND

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,602 mi
Last recorded54,602 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW295 RND
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,602 miles

some wear in stearing rack ends

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,720 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,252 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs very badly corroded on inner face

Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,251 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs very badly corroded on inner face

Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,523 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,995 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 32,036 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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W295 RND is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W295 RND, 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 W295 RND registered?

W295 RND is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W295 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for W295 RND shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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