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E4 NSD

2000 Lotus Elise

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,616 mi
Last recorded44,616 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 NSD
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 44,616 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 44,015 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 44,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 43,002 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,308 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 40,162 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,661 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 37,691 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 35,936 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 35,936 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,572 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 31,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 29,630 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,062 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,555 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,722 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 21,982 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,508 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,393 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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E4 NSD is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 E4 NSD, 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 E4 NSD registered?

E4 NSD is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is E4 NSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 NSD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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