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W985 RHT

2000 Lotus Elise

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,738 mi
Last recorded50,738 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lotus
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW985 RHT
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 May 2009 50,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 44,185 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,989 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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W985 RHT is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W985 RHT, 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 W985 RHT registered?

W985 RHT is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is W985 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W985 RHT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W985 RHT have outstanding finance?

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