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F8 PTE

2000 Lotus Elise

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,505 mi
Last recorded27,505 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 PTE
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 27,505 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 May 2024 26,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,681 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 25,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 25,451 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 24,987 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight play in rear toe link joints

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,766 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 24,381 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod end ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 23,563 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 22,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,561 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 30 May 2015 21,213 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 21,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 21,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 20,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 20,481 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 20,399 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 18,444 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 17,026 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 15,590 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 13,497 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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F8 PTE is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Red 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 F8 PTE, 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

How do I check the history of F8 PTE?

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What year was F8 PTE registered?

F8 PTE is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is F8 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 PTE 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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