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S160 SGP

2000 Lotus Elise

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 SGP
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 63,867 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 61,961 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,961 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,714 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,714 miles

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

slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 23 Apr 2012 60,086 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 57,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 57,723 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,123 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S160 SGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S160 SGP, 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 S160 SGP?

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What year was S160 SGP registered?

S160 SGP is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is S160 SGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 SGP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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