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Brake pedal travel is long
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal travel is long
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Held closed with cable ties! (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low slightly (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Massively (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering arm to hub assembly (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front and rear brake discs corroded
o/s/rear brake pipe corroded
slight wear in o/s of stearing rack
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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W588 XNM is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W588 XNM, 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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W588 XNM is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 May 2000.
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