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3 OTB

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,625 mi
Last recorded35,625 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 OTB
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 35,625 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 35,524 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 35,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 35,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 35,203 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 35,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,894 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,991 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 21,336 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2014 20,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 19,234 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 17,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 17,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 15,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 15,710 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 13,789 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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3 OTB is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 3 OTB, 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 3 OTB registered?

3 OTB is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is 3 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 OTB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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