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W55 SAH

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 SAH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 63,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,905 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,596 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 58,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,992 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 57,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 53,538 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,623 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,405 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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W55 SAH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W55 SAH, 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 W55 SAH registered?

W55 SAH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W55 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W55 SAH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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