MOT Status
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37,247 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear slightly (2.4.C.1b)
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight binding n/s front brake
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight exhaust blow rear section
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s o/s rear inner brake discs becoming excessively pitted/corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s o/s rear inner brake discs becoming excessively pitted/corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s o/s front headlamp aims becoming dull + reflecters worn
n/s o/s rear inner brake discs excessively pitted/corroded
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s o/s front headlamp aims becoming dull + reflecters worn
n/s o/s rear inner brake discs excessively pitted/corroded
All front suspension bushes are deteriorated
All rear suspension bushes are deteriorated
All shocks and coil spring s on vehicle are corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front suspension units are corroded
Front wiper is smearing badly
Rear brake discs are corroded
Rear suspension units are corroded
Strong smell of fuel at time test but no leak found recommend full fuel system check
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
smell of petrol inside car!
How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X387 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 X387 XCL, 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 X387 XCL registered?
X387 XCL is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 September 2000.
Is X387 XCL safe to buy?
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