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W546 BVX

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,855 mi
Last recorded64,855 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 BVX
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,515 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,466 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 61,305 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,713 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,984 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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W546 BVX is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W546 BVX, 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 W546 BVX registered?

W546 BVX is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W546 BVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W546 BVX shows 9 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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