MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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cover fitted all under car
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front number plate mounting missing some fixings but still securely attached
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake pipe fouling on chassis (repaired)
undertrays fitted obscuring components
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front number plate mounting missing some fixings but still securely attached
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake pipe fouling on chassis (repaired)
undertrays fitted obscuring components
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W388 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 W388 YAL, 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 W388 YAL registered?
W388 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 8 April 2000.
Is W388 YAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W388 YAL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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