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S160 SVA

2000 Lotus Elise

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,726 mi
Last recorded144,726 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lotus Elise39,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 SVA
MakeLotus
ModelElise
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,974 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 129,450 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 118,367 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 118,367 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,087 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 115,704 miles

slight play in rack joints

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,100 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 112,294 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 111,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 110,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle is split

Pass 2 Dec 2010 105,903 miles

Rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 94,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 84,108 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 84,106 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,928 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 58,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 58,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 50,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 50,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SVA is a 2000 Lotus Elise in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Lotus Elise models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 39,929 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SVA, 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.

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S160 SVA is a 2000 Lotus Elise, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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