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W357 XHP

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,740 mi
Last recorded36,740 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW357 XHP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 28,097 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,097 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,632 miles

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)

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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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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.

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