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L700 BEE

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,737 mi
Last recorded55,737 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 BEE
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 55,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 49,785 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 49,785 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,213 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 49,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise 111S?

Based on 1,126 MOT tests across 201 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,183
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 34
Steering rack gaiter split 29
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L700 BEE is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise 111S models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 49,790 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 111S fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L700 BEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elise 111S typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Lotus Elise 111S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L700 BEE is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 10 June 2000.

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