MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,740 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
creak from front suspension
front coilsprings corroded
front numberplate broken, rear beginning to delaminate
full length undertrays fitted
oil cooler and connecting pipework oilstained
slight play in both nearside and offside track rod end balljoints, boot split on nearside
slight play in steering rack
wiper slightly smeary
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ancillary drive belt noisy
creak from front suspension
front coilsprings corroded
front indicators faded
front numberplate broken, rear beginning to delaminate
full length undertrays fitted
oil cooler and connecting pipework oilstained
slight play in both nearside and offside track rod end balljoints, boot split on nearside
slight play in steering rack
wiper slightly smeary
slight play in steering rack
undertrays fitted
slight oil stains on pipes to oil cooler
front and rear coil springs corroded
front indicators starting to emit white light
front number plate cracked
front wiper smears slightly
front number plate cracked
nearside front fog lamp cracked
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front number plate cracked
nearside front fog lamp cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
SLIGHT SMEAR FROM WIPER.
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W357 XHP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W357 XHP, 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 W357 XHP registered?
W357 XHP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 August 2000.
Is W357 XHP safe to buy?
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