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W393 YAL

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,736 mi
Last recorded47,736 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 YAL
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 47,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 47,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55x15v (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre is cut on tread area and perished side wall 225/45x16

Offside Rear tyre is cut on tread area and perished side wall 225/45x16

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,358 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 47,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 47,224 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray insecure at o/s

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear undertray insecure at o/s

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2009 46,543 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 41,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 39,121 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 37,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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W393 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W393 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 W393 YAL registered?

W393 YAL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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