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H915 CHR

2000 Lotus Elise

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,159 mi
Last recorded85,159 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH915 CHR
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2026 85,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 85,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 84,673 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 84,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,085 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,121 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,225 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,707 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,952 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,232 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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H915 CHR is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H915 CHR, 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 H915 CHR registered?

H915 CHR is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is H915 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H915 CHR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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