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1977 SD

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

116,705 mi
Last recorded116,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1977 SD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 116,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 116,702 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 115,712 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 115,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,336 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 113,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,468 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 109,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 107,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 104,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 103,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 101,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 99,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 97,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 92,585 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 92,583 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2012 85,082 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 76,465 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 76,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 69,419 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 69,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 59,999 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 59,994 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2008 48,996 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,048 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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1977 SD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 1977 SD, 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.

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What year was 1977 SD registered?

1977 SD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is 1977 SD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1977 SD shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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