MOT Status
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78,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all four coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
All 4 coil springs corroded
all 4 coil springs corroded
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside 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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X848 AHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X848 AHY, 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 X848 AHY registered?
X848 AHY is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 14 November 2000.
Is X848 AHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for X848 AHY shows 24 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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