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X796 WAA

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,217 mi
Last recorded46,217 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 WAA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,217 miles

body damage to nearside but not sharpe edges

nearside steering arm has play at its end fixings but no free play dtected at steering wheel

Fail 2 Aug 2012 42,601 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage to nearside but not sharpe edges

nearside steering arm has play at its end fixings but no free play dtected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,546 miles

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 22 May 2009 43,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

large undertray fitted

Pass 5 May 2007 38,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 32,255 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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X796 WAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X796 WAA, 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 X796 WAA registered?

X796 WAA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 4 November 2000.

Is X796 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X796 WAA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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