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W706 CJW

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,112 mi
Last recorded23,112 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW706 CJW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2021 23,112 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 23,076 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 23,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,767 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

grommet missing fron floor (lhd rack blanking hole)

side lamp bulbs intermittant but remained on during test

slight corrosion in n/s headlamp reflector

Pass 10 Oct 2012 22,675 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,013 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,745 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,529 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 18,985 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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W706 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W706 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 W706 CJW registered?

W706 CJW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W706 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W706 CJW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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