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W719 SJB

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,932 mi
Last recorded81,932 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 SJB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2023 81,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,619 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,555 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,134 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,291 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 68,638 miles

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

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

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

undercovers on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 May 2014 68,638 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

undercovers on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 May 2013 67,620 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 67,616 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 66,349 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level near minimum

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2012 66,349 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant level near minimum

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,476 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,373 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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W719 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 W719 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 W719 SJB registered?

W719 SJB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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