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160 X

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,903 mi
Last recorded34,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160 X
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2025 34,903 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 33,719 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 32,485 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 32,228 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 29,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 27,268 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 24,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 22,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 21,557 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 18,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 11,941 miles

How Reliable is the Lotus Elise?

Based on 150,954 MOT tests across 12,302 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
1,309
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,131
Headlamp aim too high 3,014
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2,630
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1,898
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160 X is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 160 X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 160 X registered?

160 X is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is 160 X safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160 X shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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