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W707 SJB

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,603 mi
Last recorded55,603 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW707 SJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 55,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 55,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 55,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 55,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,892 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 52,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,396 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 51,890 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,294 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,848 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,718 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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W707 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W707 SJB, 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 W707 SJB registered?

W707 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W707 SJB safe to buy?

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