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W703 CJW

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,103 mi
Last recorded108,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW703 CJW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 108,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 107,802 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 107,781 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,771 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 106,956 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 106,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,231 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 103,663 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 103,663 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 102,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 101,145 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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W703 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W703 CJW, 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 W703 CJW registered?

W703 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W703 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W703 CJW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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