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W411 SPW

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,634 mi
Last recorded30,634 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW411 SPW
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,634 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 30,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 23,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiper blade smearing along bottom edge

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wiper blade smearing along bottom edge

Fail 11 Dec 2006 23,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wiper blade smearing on screen

Pass 11 Dec 2006 23,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wiper blade smearing on screen

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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W411 SPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W411 SPW, 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 W411 SPW registered?

W411 SPW is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W411 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W411 SPW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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