MOT Status
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70,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested aborted during test due to vehicle running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyre inner tread wearing more than outside
front wiper starting to wear
rear exhaust clamp insecure due to corrosion
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
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)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X266 LDU is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 X266 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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X266 LDU is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 15 September 2000.
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