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28 JPS

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

38,645 mi
Last recorded38,645 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 JPS
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 38,645 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 38,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 37,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 37,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 34,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 33,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 31,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,969 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 29,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 22,444 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,301 miles

N/S/R wheel buckled.

Slight movement in O/S of steering rack.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion on inside of both rear brake discs.

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

N/S/R wheel buckled.

Slight movement in O/S of steering rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,404 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R WHEEL BEARING`S HAVE SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 26 Mar 2008 15,604 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,935 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 13,935 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 11,033 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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28 JPS is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 28 JPS, 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 28 JPS registered?

28 JPS is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is 28 JPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 JPS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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