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W447 PHY

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,300 mi
Last recorded22,300 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 PHY
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,300 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 22,300 miles

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

knock from osf top strut mount

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 19,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,767 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 18,767 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 17,532 miles

Centre Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,873 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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W447 PHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W447 PHY, 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 W447 PHY registered?

W447 PHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W447 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W447 PHY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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