MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering and susp slight // d.link // brakes req strip check
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
steering and susp slight // d.link // brakes req strip check
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
side lamp switch sticking on having to pull switch to release
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
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W969 RBU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W969 RBU, 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 W969 RBU registered?
W969 RBU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 April 2000.
Is W969 RBU safe to buy?
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