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W88 RUS

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,066 mi
Last recorded52,066 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 RUS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2019 52,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 51,496 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 50,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,533 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,068 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front fog lamp broken

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,580 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,353 miles

Ends of wiper blade starting to split, number plates have honeycomb backing, corrosion to nearside front brake pipe, trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 12 Nov 2010 41,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,779 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,820 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,919 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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W88 RUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W88 RUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W88 RUS registered?

W88 RUS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 21 July 2000.

Is W88 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 RUS shows 15 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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