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B14 GRN

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 GRN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,837 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 70,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 70,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 69,999 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 69,472 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

rear engine stay bar bolt sheered

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,407 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 68,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 67,900 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 64,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 59,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,937 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,443 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,604 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 42,112 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,976 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 38,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,821 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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B14 GRN is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue 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 B14 GRN, 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 B14 GRN registered?

B14 GRN is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is B14 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 GRN 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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