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X248 LDU

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,915 mi
Last recorded35,915 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 LDU
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 35,915 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,586 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2012 35,586 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front fog light cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,028 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 33,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside track rod end rubber cover split

Fail 21 Oct 2008 31,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fog switch sticking

front brake bind

front no plate damaged

play/wear n/s/f track rod/rack area

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,975 miles

fog switch sticking

front brake bind

front no plate damaged

play/wear n/s/f track rod/rack area

Pass 26 Oct 2007 51,573 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 31,573 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 29,893 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 29,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 26,515 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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X248 LDU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X248 LDU, 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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X248 LDU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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