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W954 NDW

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 NDW
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 70,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 70,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 70,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 70,225 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Indicator switch faulty does not operate either direction indicators (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,102 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,428 miles

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2012 68,843 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm BODERLINE

stonechip in windscreen zone 'A'

uneven wear both rear tyres

Fail 25 Aug 2012 68,843 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm BODERLINE

stonechip in windscreen zone 'A'

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,291 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2010 67,020 miles

Condition of wiper blade

Wear to both rear tyres

Wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,543 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,074 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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W954 NDW is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W954 NDW, 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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W954 NDW is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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