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X958 JCS

2000 Lotus Elise 111S

Grey Petrol 1746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,416 mi
Last recorded74,416 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise 111S49,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX958 JCS
MakeLotus
ModelElise 111S
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,172 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,127 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 63,591 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,563 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheels binding slightly

osr brake pipe slightly corroded

play at nsf upper ball joint

play in handbrake

play osf link / suspect slight play at nsf

slight plat osf lower ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2007 58,865 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 58,865 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

hazard switch sticking †nsf tyre close to limit †slight play steering ends †play osf track rod end †play osf link / slight play nsf link †play in handbrake

rubbing when spinning rear wheels †osr parking brake performance low †brake cables badly corroded

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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X958 JCS is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S in Grey with a 1,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X958 JCS, 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 X958 JCS registered?

X958 JCS is a 2000 Lotus Elise 111S, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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