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W759 GUG

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,139 mi
Last recorded39,139 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW759 GUG
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 39,139 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,538 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,593 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 31,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,266 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 29,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,734 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,711 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,874 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 8,198 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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W759 GUG is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W759 GUG, 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 W759 GUG registered?

W759 GUG is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 5 June 2000.

Is W759 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W759 GUG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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