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D4 CRN

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,097 mi
Last recorded58,097 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 CRN
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 57,920 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 57,910 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 57,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 57,556 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 57,393 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,799 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 55,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 55,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 51,859 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 51,858 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres low tread 2/3mm

slight play in o/s front steering rack arm

Pass 27 Mar 2010 49,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,087 miles

front & rear brake discs in poor condition ( veh been stood )

Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,695 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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D4 CRN is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D4 CRN, 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 D4 CRN registered?

D4 CRN is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 7 October 2000.

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The MOT history for D4 CRN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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