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W711 PBR

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,221 mi
Last recorded34,221 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 PBR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,221 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,923 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 33,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 33,325 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,901 miles

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

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

both track rod end dust covers badly perished

offside rear inner brake pad wearing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 28,901 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both track rod end dust covers badly perished

offside rear inner brake pad wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 27,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 24,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 22,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 17,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,989 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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W711 PBR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red 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 W711 PBR, 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 W711 PBR registered?

W711 PBR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W711 PBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W711 PBR 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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