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W511 YER

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,801 mi
Last recorded63,801 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 YER
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,801 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,286 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,115 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,529 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,523 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,849 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 52,414 miles

inner face of rear discs slightly corroded

rear toe links corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

inner face of rear discs slightly corroded

rear toe links corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,570 miles

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

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

inner face of rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,693 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,362 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 30,624 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,401 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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W511 YER 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W511 YER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W511 YER?

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What year was W511 YER registered?

W511 YER is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W511 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 YER shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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