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W132 ULB

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,746 mi
Last recorded47,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 ULB
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,746 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f washer jet low

Pass 14 Jun 2008 45,931 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blade slightly splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,742 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 42,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W132 ULB is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W132 ULB, 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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What year was W132 ULB registered?

W132 ULB is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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