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8633 AR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

26,176 mi
Last recorded26,176 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8633 AR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 26,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 25,793 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 25,078 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 25,078 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 24,938 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,458 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 23,863 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 23,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,394 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 21,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 20,546 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,382 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,695 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 17,731 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,371 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,458 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 13,181 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 13,181 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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8633 AR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 8633 AR, 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 8633 AR registered?

8633 AR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is 8633 AR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8633 AR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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