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W68 AGK

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,661 mi
Last recorded38,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW68 AGK
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 38,246 miles

both headlights have a poor beam image

Fail 9 Oct 2018 38,245 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both headlights have a poor beam image

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 36,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,629 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 32,628 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured faded (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured faded (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured faded (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured faded (1.2.1e)

brake pedal requires hefty push to illuminate stop lamps

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,594 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 31,594 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 28,163 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,248 miles

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 25,175 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 25,175 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 23,978 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,978 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,511 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,797 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,958 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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W68 AGK is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W68 AGK, 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 W68 AGK registered?

W68 AGK is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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