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H6 ORH

2000 Lotus Elise

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,811 mi
Last recorded119,811 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 ORH
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 119,811 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 110,722 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,562 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 104,555 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2011 102,970 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 100,314 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 100,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,575 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,623 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 58,825 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,801 miles

Front brake pads geting low. Slight movement in N/S/ steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 5 Oct 2005

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 40,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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H6 ORH is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H6 ORH, 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 H6 ORH registered?

H6 ORH is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 20 July 2000.

Is H6 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 ORH shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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