MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight noise from o/s/front wheel bearing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight noise from o/s/front wheel bearing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W98 PSF is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 W98 PSF, 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 W98 PSF registered?
W98 PSF is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W98 PSF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W98 PSF shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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